A Purpose in Life
1986, Icelandic. Directed by Kristín Jóhannesdóttir.
Tells the story of the social worker Marta and her complicated relationships with the people around her.
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Icelandic
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- Released
- 1 January 1986
- Original title
- Líf til einhvers
- Written by
- Nína Björk Árnadóttir
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How long is A Purpose in Life?
A Purpose in Life runs 63 minutes (1h 3m).
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Which OTT platform is A Purpose in Life on?
A Purpose in Life isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1986. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Purpose in Life?
If you liked A Purpose in Life, try Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault, Girl in the Box, TalhotBlond.
Who directed A Purpose in Life?
A Purpose in Life (1986) was directed by Kristín Jóhannesdóttir and stars Arnór Benónýsson, Bríet Héðinsdóttir, Gudlaug Maria Bjarnadottir.