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How to Live Your Life

2011Movie1 h 40 min

ComedyDrama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

A moving comedy movie about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

A coming-of-age movie about how hard life is and how great it can be...It's the story about Karl "Charlie" Kolostrum, a young guy who tries to get along with his life but hasn't learned to live as an adult yet.

Feels like

  • German Coming-of-Age
  • Slice of Life Drama
  • Awkward Humor
  • Youthful Struggles
  • Self-Discovery
  • Character-Driven
  • Relatable Experiences
  • Existential Comedy
  • Emotional Journey

Cast

24 of 41

Crew

Directed by
David Schalko
Written by
David Schalko, Thomas Maurer, Thomas Glavinic
Produced by
Danny Krausz, Kurt Stocker

Everyone

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Facts

August 11, 2011 · 1 h 40 min · Strong Language

Released
August 11, 2011
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
German
Made in
Austria
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is How to Live Your Life worth watching?"

Questions about How to Live Your Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is How to Live Your Life worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.3).

Will How to Live Your Life make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Is How to Live Your Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is How to Live Your Life in English?

German

No, it was made in German.