This Is My Life
1992, English. Directed by Nora Ephron.
It's 10pm. Do you know where your mother is?
Single mom Dottie Ingels sells cosmetics in a department store while dreaming of becoming a comedian. After she inherits some money, she decides to move to New York with her children Erica and Opal in order to begin a stand-up career in small bars. Dottie soon rises to stardom, but while she travels all over the USA, her daughters stay home lonely.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 21 February 1992
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nora Ephron, Delia Ephron
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How long is This Is My Life?
This Is My Life runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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This Is My Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
This Is My Life is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is This Is My Life on?
This Is My Life isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like This Is My Life?
If you liked This Is My Life, try Standing Up, Falling Down, All About Nina, Match.
Who directed This Is My Life?
This Is My Life (1992) was directed by Nora Ephron and stars Julie Kavner, Samantha Mathis, Gaby Hoffmann.