The Book of Life

Name: The Book of Life
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 1998
Rating: 72.25
Cast: Martin Donovan, PJ Harvey, Dave Simonds, Thomas Jay Ryan, Miho Nikaido

1998·Movie

1h 3min

Ratings

72/100

My ScoreNot Rated

6.4

67|7.3

83|77

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Where to Watch

Not available to stream in (flatrate)

About

2000 seen by... Hal Hartley.

New Year's Eve takes on new meaning when the Devil, Jesus Christ, and Christ's assistant Magdalena discuss and debate the End of the World.

DNA

Genres: Coming-Of-Age Drama Inspirational Drama
Mood: HopefulReflectiveIntrospectiveThought-ProvokingEmotional
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
Coming Of AgeFamily BondsLoss And GriefPersonal GrowthFinding Purpose
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
Self-Discovery JourneyPersonal TransformationRediscovering Family BondsFamily TragedyOvercoming GriefSpiritual Awakening
Pacing: LeisurelySlow Burn
Narrative: Nonlinear NarrativeFlashbacks
Dialog: Inner MonologuePhilosophical Discussions
Character Types: SageOrphanEveryman
Time: Present Day
Place: Rural CountrysideSmall Town
Cinematic Style: Documentary StyleLong Takes
Costume and Set: Rustic SettingsPeriod-Accurate Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Hal Hartley, Jim Denault, Richard Greenberg

Written by:

Hal Hartley

Produced by:

Simon Arnal, Carole Scotta, Pierre Chevalier

Cast

Martin Donovan

Jesus Christ

PJ Harvey

Magdalena

Thomas Jay Ryan

Satan

Miho Nikaido

Edie

D.J. Mendel

Lawyer

James Urbaniak

True Believer

Layla Alexander

Waitress

Michael Ornstein

Computer Wizard

Paul Albe

Mormon Thug #1

Don Creech

Mormon Thug #2

Joseph McKenna

Man at Airport

Abby Royle

Woman at Airport

William S. Burroughs

Preacher on Radio (voice)

Media

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