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My Life in Ruins

2009Movie1 h 35 minPG-13

41
WeakGoodWatch score

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about 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 big ideas.

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Story

The most fun you can have without a passport.

A Greek tour guide named Georgia attempts to recapture her kefi (Greek for mojo) by guiding a ragtag group of tourists around Greece and showing them the beauty of her native land. Along the way, she manages to open their eyes to the wonders of an exotic foreign land while beginning to see the world through a new set of eyes in the process.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Travel & Discovery
  • Self-Discovery Journey
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Greek Scenery
  • Heartwarming Tale
  • Feel-Good
  • Lighthearted
  • Culture Clash Humor

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Donald Petrie
Written by
Mike Reiss
Music by
David Newman

Everyone

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Facts

June 5, 2009 · 1 h 35 min · PG-13

Released
June 5, 2009
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Greece, United States
Budget
$17 million
Box office
$20 million
Available in
24 countries

Tropes

Embarrassing Nickname, Sex Sells, Everyone Can See It +9

  • Embarrassing Nickname
  • Sex Sells
  • Everyone Can See It
  • Short-Term Love Interest
  • Alliterative Name
  • Artistic License – Geography
  • Gorgeous Greek
  • Distracted by the Sexy
  • Cool Old Guy
  • Sex for Services
  • Emotional Hospital Visit
  • Bilingual Backfire

12 of 15 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream My Life in Ruins?"

Questions about My Life in Ruins

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Life in Ruins?

In the United States, you can rent or buy My Life in Ruins from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is My Life in Ruins worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 10%, and Metacritic 34). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (22).

Is My Life in Ruins okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will My Life in Ruins make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10).

Is My Life in Ruins good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.