A Simple Life
2012, Cantonese. Directed by Ann Hui.
After suffering a stroke, an altruistic maid announces that she wants to quit her job and move into an old people's home.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 9 March 2012
- Original title
- 桃姐
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Written by
- Susan Chan Suk-Yin, Roger Lee
- Box office
- $2.8M
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A Simple Life: quick answers
Is A Simple Life worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 190 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Simple Life?
A Simple Life runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does A Simple Life have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Simple Life. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Simple Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for A Simple Life yet.
Which OTT platform is A Simple Life on?
A Simple Life isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 March 2012. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Simple Life?
If you liked A Simple Life, try Wrestling Ernest Hemingway, Fast Girls, Woman of Straw.
Who directed A Simple Life?
A Simple Life (2012) was directed by Ann Hui and stars Andy Lau Tak-wah, Deanie Ip, Qin Hailu.