

Life as It Should Be
2020, Dutch. Directed by Ruud Schuurman.
Immediately after the birth of their first child, Iris' friend Pieter confesses that he never wanted this child, has been having an affair for a year and will soon be leaving for Africa with his new love.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
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- Released
- 6 August 2020
- Original title
- Alles is zoals het zou moeten zijn
- Country
- Netherlands
- Written by
- Anna Pauwels
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Life as It Should Be: quick answers
What comes after Life as It Should Be?
Next in the series: Alles is nog steeds zoals het zou moeten zijn (2023).
Is Life as It Should Be worth watching?
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How long is Life as It Should Be?
Life as It Should Be runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Life as It Should Be have a post-credits scene?
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Life as It Should Be parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Life as It Should Be on?
Life as It Should Be isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 August 2020. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Life as It Should Be?
If you liked Life as It Should Be, try Hooking Up, My Own Love Song, Wild Oats.
Who directed Life as It Should Be?
Life as It Should Be (2020) was directed by Ruud Schuurman and stars Barbara Sloesen, Jan Kooijman, Sanne Langelaar.
