Life Partners

2014·Movie
1h 35min·R
IMDb6.2Metacritic575.7Rotten Tomatoes72%47%

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Life Partners fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

One guy can ruin the perfect relationship.

A 29-year-old lawyer and her lesbian best friend experience a dramatic shift in their longtime bond after one enters a serious relationship.
LGBTQ+ FriendshipFemale FriendshipRelationship DynamicsSituational ComedyComing of AgeCharacter-DrivenQuirky HumorHeartwarming

Crew

Directed by:
Susanna Fogel
Written by:
Susanna Fogel, Joni Lefkowitz
Produced by:
Daniela Taplin Lundberg, Riva Marker, Jordana Mollick
Composed by:
Jennifer Pyken, Melany Mitchell, Christopher M. Foster

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Life Partners

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Where can I stream Life Partners legally?

PrimePhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexXumo Play

Life Partners is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Life Partners worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Life Partners rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Life Partners?

1 h 35 min

Life Partners runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Life Partners?

Critics65
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate Life Partners higher (65) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Life Partners in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Life Partners?

14ADATAUCACHDEDKESFINONZPTSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Life Partners in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Life Partners use?

The Bro CodeLipstick LesbianMy Way or the HighwaySecond-Act BreakupHairy GirlGay Best FriendRight Behind MeThe Not-Love InterestLike Mother Like DaughterBookendsManic Pixie Dream GirlFun T-Shirtand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Life Partners, including The Bro Code, Lipstick Lesbian, My Way or the Highway.

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