A Reel Life
2021, English. Directed by Jim Nilsson & Kevin Short.
A film about a man who lives his real life on film.
A screenwriter embarks on a new film script and finds his creation taking on a life of its own. Unable to tell fact from fiction, reality from unreality, he finds his life slowly becoming a film in this dark and surreal comedy drama.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Where to watch A Reel Life
A Reel Life is streaming on IndiePix Unlimited in India.
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- Released
- 20 July 2021
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Kevin Short
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A Reel Life: quick answers
Is A Reel Life worth watching?
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How long is A Reel Life?
A Reel Life runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Does A Reel Life have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Reel Life. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Reel Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is A Reel Life on?
A Reel Life is streaming on IndiePix Unlimited in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Reel Life?
If you liked A Reel Life, try CQ, SubUrbia, Hooking Up.
Who directed A Reel Life?
A Reel Life (2021) was directed by Jim Nilsson and Kevin Short and stars Kevin Short, David Bedella, Bhasker Patel.