
A Time to Live
1985, English. Directed by Rick Wallace.
The problems of a mother who helps her son in his struggles against muscular dystrophy. From the true story of Peter and Mary-Lou Weisman.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 27 October 1985
- Written by
- John McGreevey
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What A Time to Live is based on
A Time to Live is adapted from a novel.
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A Time to Live runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Which OTT platform is A Time to Live on?
A Time to Live isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 October 1985. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Time to Live?
If you liked A Time to Live, try Miracle Run, Love You to Death, Girl in the Box.
Who directed A Time to Live?
A Time to Live (1985) was directed by Rick Wallace and stars Liza Minnelli, Jeffrey DeMunn, Swoosie Kurtz.
What is A Time to Live based on?
A Time to Live is adapted from a novel.