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Life Is Beautiful

2012Movie2 h 47 min

ComedyDrama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–54%

A heartwarming, nostalgic comedy movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Story

Srinu, a college student, moves to his uncle's house in Hyderabad and meets various people in the neighbourhood, rich and poor alike.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Coming-of-Age
  • Nostalgic Slice of Life
  • Youthful Romance
  • Family & Community Bonds
  • Celebration of Small Joys
  • Indian Cultural Festivals
  • Neighborhood Dramedy
  • Optimistic & Uplifting
  • Contemporary Social Drama

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Sekhar Kammula
Written by
Sekhar Kammula
Produced by
Sekhar Kammula
Music by
Mickey J Meyer

Everyone

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

Facts

September 14, 2012 · 2 h 47 min · Comedy, Drama, Family

Released
September 14, 2012
Runtime
2 h 47 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language
Telugu
Made in
India
Available in
40 countries

Tropes

Meet Cute, Coincidental Accidental Disguise, Tank Goodness +9

  • Meet Cute
  • Coincidental Accidental Disguise
  • Tank Goodness
  • Refuge in Audacity
  • Halfway Plot Switch
  • Obstructive Bureaucrat
  • Guile Hero
  • Parenting the Husband
  • Secret Message Wink
  • Children Are Innocent
  • False Reassurance
  • First Law of Tragicomedies

12 of 45 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Life Is Beautiful?"

Questions about Life Is Beautiful

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Life Is Beautiful?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Life Is Beautiful from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Life Is Beautiful worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Life Is Beautiful okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Life Is Beautiful make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching Life Is Beautiful?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Is Life Is Beautiful in English?

Telugu

No, it was made in Telugu.

What tropes does Life Is Beautiful use?

Meet CuteCoincidental Accidental DisguiseTank GoodnessRefuge in AudacityHalfway Plot SwitchObstructive BureaucratGuile HeroParenting the HusbandSecret Message WinkChildren Are InnocentFalse ReassuranceFirst Law of Tragicomediesand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Meet Cute, Coincidental Accidental Disguise, and Tank Goodness.