The Book of Life
1998, English. Directed by Hal Hartley.
2000 seen by... Hal Hartley.
New Year's Eve takes on new meaning when the Devil, Jesus Christ, and Christ's assistant Magdalena discuss and debate the End of the World.
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 22 August 1998
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Written by
- Hal Hartley
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The Book of Life: quick answers
Is The Book of Life worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Book of Life?
The Book of Life runs 63 minutes (1h 3m).
Does The Book of Life have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Book of Life. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Book of Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Book of Life yet.
Which OTT platform is The Book of Life on?
The Book of Life isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 August 1998. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Book of Life?
If you liked The Book of Life, try Kermit's Swamp Years, Cinderfella, Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring.
Who directed The Book of Life?
The Book of Life (1998) was directed by Hal Hartley and stars Martin Donovan, PJ Harvey, Dave Simonds.