Life Is Sweet
1991, English. Directed by Mike Leigh.
Just north of London live Wendy, Andy, and their twenty-something twins, Natalie and Nicola. Wendy clerks in a shop, Andy is a cook who forever puts off home remodeling projects, Natalie is a plumber and Nicola is jobless. This film is about how they interact and play out family, conflict and love.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Life Is Sweet
Life Is Sweet is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 22 March 1991
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Mike Leigh
- Box office
- $1.5M
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Life Is Sweet: quick answers
Is Life Is Sweet worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 176 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Life Is Sweet?
Life Is Sweet runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Life Is Sweet have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Life Is Sweet. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Life Is Sweet parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Life Is Sweet is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Life Is Sweet on?
Life Is Sweet is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Life Is Sweet?
If you liked Life Is Sweet, try Somewhere in Queens, The Clique, Family Weekend.
Who directed Life Is Sweet?
Life Is Sweet (1991) was directed by Mike Leigh and stars Alison Steadman, Jim Broadbent, Timothy Spall.