Life of Pi
2012, English. Directed by Ang Lee.
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The story of an Indian boy named Pi, a zookeeper's son who finds himself in the company of a hyena, zebra, orangutan, and a Bengal tiger after a shipwreck sets them adrift in the Pacific Ocean.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Worth the Hype
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Life of Pi is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ang LeeDirector
- Suraj SharmaPi Patel
- Irrfan KhanAdult Pi Patel
- Ayush TandonPi Patel (11-12 Years)
- Gautam BelurPi Patel (5 Years)
- Adil HussainSantosh Patel
- TabuGita Patel
- Ayaan KhanRavi Patel (7 Years)
- Mohd Abbas KhaleeliRavi Patel (13-14 Years)
- Vibish SivakumarRavi Patel (18-19 Years)
- Rafe SpallWriter
- Gérard DepardieuCook
- James SaitoOlder Insurance Investigator
Details
- Released
- 23 November 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Magee
- Budget
- $120M
- Box office
- $609M
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What Life of Pi is based on
Life of Pi is based on Life of Pi (2001) by Yann Martel.
2001
Life of Pi
By Yann Martel
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Life of Pi: quick answers
Is Life of Pi worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 14,200 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Life of Pi?
Life of Pi runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does Life of Pi have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Life of Pi. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Life of Pi parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Life of Pi is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Life of Pi on?
Life of Pi is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Life of Pi?
If you liked Life of Pi, try Moby Dick, Where the Wild Things Are, Beasts of the Southern Wild.
Who directed Life of Pi?
Life of Pi (2012) was directed by Ang Lee and stars Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Ayush Tandon.
What is Life of Pi based on?
Life of Pi is based on Life of Pi (2001) by Yann Martel.