The Motel Life
2013, English. Directed by Alan Polsky & Gabe Polsky.
They will do anything to find the truth
A pair of working-class brothers flee their Reno Motel after getting involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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5.6/10 from 84 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Motel Life
The Motel Life is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Alan PolskyDirector
- Gabe PolskyDirector
- Emile HirschFrank
- Stephen DorffJerry Lee
- Dakota FanningAnnie James
- Kris KristoffersonEarl Hurley
- Joshua LeonardTommy
- Noah HarpsterAl Casey
- Garrett BackstromYoung Jerry Lee
- Andrew LeeYoung Frank
- Nancy YoungblutMom
- Jenica BergerePolly Flynn
- Oren SkoogBarry Hurley
- Hayes MacArthurOfficer Cook
Details
- Released
- 8 November 2013
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster
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The Motel Life: quick answers
Is The Motel Life worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 84 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Motel Life?
The Motel Life runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Motel Life have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Motel Life. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Motel Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Motel Life is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Motel Life on?
The Motel Life is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Motel Life?
If you liked The Motel Life, try What We Hide, The Client, The Glass House.
Who directed The Motel Life?
The Motel Life (2013) was directed by Alan Polsky and Gabe Polsky and stars Emile Hirsch, Stephen Dorff, Dakota Fanning.