Life Itself
2018, English. Directed by Dan Fogelman.
Life will surprise you
As a young New York couple goes from college romance to marriage and the birth of their first child, the unexpected twists of their journey create reverberations that echo over continents and through lifetimes.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.2/10 from 658 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Life Itself
Life Itself isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Dan FogelmanDirector
- Oscar IsaacWill Dempsey
- Olivia WildeAbby Dempsey
- Annette BeningDr. Cait Morris
- Antonio BanderasVincent Saccione
- Samuel L. JacksonSelf
- Olivia CookeDylan Dempsey
- Mandy PatinkinIrwin Dempsey
- Jean SmartLinda Dempsey
- Sergio Peris-MenchetaJavier González
- Laia CostaIsabel Díaz
- Àlex MonnerRodrigo González Díaz
- Isabel DurantShari Dickstein
Details
- Released
- 21 September 2018
- Country
- Spain, United States of America
- Written by
- Dan Fogelman
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $8M
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Life Itself: quick answers
Is Life Itself worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 658 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Life Itself?
Life Itself runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Life Itself have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Life Itself. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Life Itself parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Life Itself is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Life Itself on?
Life Itself isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Life Itself?
If you liked Life Itself, try Wander Darkly, Remember Me, Blue Valentine.
Who directed Life Itself?
Life Itself (2018) was directed by Dan Fogelman and stars Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde, Annette Bening.