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Whose Life Is It Anyway?

1981Movie1 h 59 minR

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes70%79%

A philosophical, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

The ultimate drama in the human comedy.

Ken Harrison is an artist that lives to make sculptures. One day he is involved in a car accident, and is paralyzed from his neck down. All he can do is talk and move his head, and he wants to die. Whilst he is in hospital he makes friends with some of the staff, and they support him when he goes to trial to be allowed to die.

Feels like

  • Ethical Dilemma
  • Right to Die
  • Philosophical Drama
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Social Commentary
  • Powerful Performances
  • Intense
  • Courtroom Setting
  • Thought-Provoking

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
John Badham
Written by
Reginald Rose, Brian Clark
Music by
Arthur B. Rubinstein

Everyone

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Facts

December 2, 1981 · 1 h 59 min · R

Released
December 2, 1981
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
17 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Whose Life Is It Anyway??"

Questions about Whose Life Is It Anyway?

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Where can I stream Whose Life Is It Anyway??

In the United States, you can rent or buy Whose Life Is It Anyway? from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Whose Life Is It Anyway? worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 70%).

Is Whose Life Is It Anyway? plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Can I half-watch Whose Life Is It Anyway??

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.

Was Whose Life Is It Anyway? a box office flop?

Budget$12 million
Box office$6 million

Yes: it cost about $12 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 53% of its budget.