A Whole Life Ahead
2008, Italian. Directed by Paolo Virzì.
25-year-old philosophy major Marta faces the ugly truth for many young Italians — a complete lack of career opportunities. While babysitting for single mother Sonia, she starts to work as a telemarketer, experiencing first-hand the fanatical and exploitative rat-race culture pushed on employees while quickly rising through the ranks of the company. Around her revolve people like delusional supervisor Daniela, her womanizing boss Claudio, fragile coworker Lucio "2", and well-meaning but inconsistent union rep Giorgio.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 327 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Paolo VirzìDirector
- Isabella RagoneseMarta
- Massimo GhiniClaudio
- Valerio MastandreaGiorgio Conforti
- Micaela RamazzottiSonia
- Elio GermanoLucio 2
- Sabrina FerilliDaniela
- Laura MoranteNarrator (voice)
- Giulia SalernoLara
- Edoardo GabbrielliniRoberto
- Valentina CarneluttiMaria Chiara
- Caterina GuzzantiFabiana
- Elena ArvigoGiorgio Conforti's wife
Details
- Released
- 28 March 2008
- Original title
- Tutta la vita davanti
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Paolo Virzì, Francesco Bruni
- Budget
- $6.2M
- Box office
- $5.8M
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A Whole Life Ahead: quick answers
Is A Whole Life Ahead worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 327 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Whole Life Ahead?
A Whole Life Ahead runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does A Whole Life Ahead have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Whole Life Ahead. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Whole Life Ahead parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is A Whole Life Ahead on?
A Whole Life Ahead isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 March 2008. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Whole Life Ahead?
If you liked A Whole Life Ahead, try Corner Office, Chloe and Theo, Ugly, Dirty and Bad.
Who directed A Whole Life Ahead?
A Whole Life Ahead (2008) was directed by Paolo Virzì and stars Isabella Ragonese, Massimo Ghini, Valerio Mastandrea.