My Life in Ruins
2009, English. Directed by Donald Petrie.
The most fun you can have without a passport.
A Greek tour guide named Georgia attempts to recapture her kefi (Greek for mojo) by guiding a ragtag group of tourists around Greece and showing them the beauty of her native land. Along the way, she manages to open their eyes to the wonders of an exotic foreign land while beginning to see the world through a new set of eyes in the process.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 451 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch My Life in Ruins
My Life in Ruins isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Donald PetrieDirector
- Nia VardalosGeorgia Ianakopolis
- Richard DreyfussIrv Gideon
- Alexis GeorgoulisPoupi Kakas
- Alistair McGowanNico
- Harland WilliamsBig Al Sawchuck
- Rachel DratchKim
- Caroline GoodallDr. Elizabeth Tullen
- Ian OgilvyMr. Stewart Tullen
- Sophie StuckeyCaitlin
- María BottoLala Cruz
- María AdánezLena
- Brian PalermoMarc
Details
- Released
- 5 June 2009
- Country
- Greece, United States of America
- Written by
- Mike Reiss
- Budget
- $17M
- Box office
- $20M
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My Life in Ruins: quick answers
Is My Life in Ruins worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 451 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is My Life in Ruins?
My Life in Ruins runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does My Life in Ruins have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for My Life in Ruins. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
My Life in Ruins parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
My Life in Ruins is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is My Life in Ruins on?
My Life in Ruins isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Life in Ruins?
If you liked My Life in Ruins, try My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, Girl on a Bicycle, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.
Who directed My Life in Ruins?
My Life in Ruins (2009) was directed by Donald Petrie and stars Nia Vardalos, Richard Dreyfuss, Alexis Georgoulis.