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The Life and Death of Peter Sellers

2004Movie2 h 2 minNR

ComedyDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes69%72%

A moving, melancholic drama movie about a real life story and show business.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Never judge a man by his cover.

The turbulent personal and professional life of actor Peter Sellers (1925-1980), from his beginnings as a comic performer on BBC Radio to his huge success as one of the greatest film comedians of all time; an obsessive artist so dedicated to his work that neglected his loved ones and sacrificed part of his own personality to convincingly create that of his many memorable characters.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Tortured Artist
  • Showbiz Satire
  • Psychological Study
  • Melancholy Tone
  • Dark Comedy
  • Strong Performances
  • British Humor

Cast

24 of 41

Crew

Directed by
Stephen Hopkins
Written by
Stephen McFeely, Christopher Markus
Produced by
Simon Bosanquet
Music by
Richard Hartley, Ray Ellington

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Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 1, 2004 · 2 h 2 min · NR

Released
October 1, 2004
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Adapted Out, Anger Montage, Animated Credits Opening +9

  • Adapted Out
  • Anger Montage
  • Animated Credits Opening
  • Bait-and-Switch Credits
  • Byronic Hero
  • The Cameo
  • Downer Ending
  • Executive Meddling
  • Celebrity Paradox
  • Falling-in-Love Montage
  • Unreliable Narrator
  • Phony Psychic

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Life and Death of Peter Sellers?"

Questions about The Life and Death of Peter Sellers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Life and Death of Peter Sellers?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Life and Death of Peter Sellers worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 69%).

Will The Life and Death of Peter Sellers make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and satire (5 of 10).

Is The Life and Death of Peter Sellers good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

It can be: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Life and Death of Peter Sellers use?

Adapted OutAnger MontageAnimated Credits OpeningBait-and-Switch CreditsByronic HeroThe CameoDowner EndingExecutive MeddlingCelebrity ParadoxFalling-in-Love MontageUnreliable NarratorPhony Psychicand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Adapted Out, Anger Montage, and Animated Credits Opening.