Life Is Beautiful
1997, Italian. Directed by Roberto Benigni.
An unforgettable fable that proves love, family and imagination conquer all.
A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to a concentration camp during World War II. While locked up he tries to convince his son that the whole thing is just a game.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- PG-13
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8.4/10 from 14,394 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Life Is Beautiful
Life Is Beautiful is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Roberto BenigniDirector
- Roberto BenigniGuido
- Nicoletta BraschiDora
- Giorgio CantariniGiosué
- Giustino DuranoZio
- Sergio Bini BustricFerruccio
- Marisa ParedesDora's Mother
- Horst BuchholzDoctor Lessing
- Lidia AlfonsiMrs. Guicciardini
- Giuliana LojodiceSchool Principal
- Amerigo FontaniRodolfo
- Pietro De SilvaBartolomeo
- Francesco GuzzoVittorino
Details
- Released
- 20 December 1997
- Original title
- La vita è bella
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Roberto Benigni, Vincenzo Cerami
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $230M
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Life Is Beautiful: quick answers
Is Life Is Beautiful worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.4/10 from 14,394 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Life Is Beautiful?
Life Is Beautiful runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does Life Is Beautiful have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Life Is Beautiful. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Life Is Beautiful parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Life Is Beautiful is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Life Is Beautiful on?
Life Is Beautiful is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Life Is Beautiful?
If you liked Life Is Beautiful, try Jojo Rabbit, Ugly, Dirty and Bad, The Last Time We Were Children.
Who directed Life Is Beautiful?
Life Is Beautiful (1997) was directed by Roberto Benigni and stars Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini.