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This Is My Life

1992Movie1 h 35 minR

ComedyDrama
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes36%48%

A moving, melancholic comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

It's 10pm. Do you know where your mother is?

Single mom Dottie Ingels sells cosmetics in a department store while dreaming of becoming a comedian. After she inherits some money, she decides to move to New York with her children Erica and Opal in order to begin a stand-up career in small bars. Dottie soon rises to stardom, but while she travels all over the USA, her daughters stay home lonely.

Feels like

  • Single Mother
  • Comedy Dreams
  • Showbiz Struggles
  • Family Separation
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Emotional
  • 1990s Nostalgia
  • Character-Driven

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Nora Ephron
Written by
Nora Ephron, Delia Ephron, Meg Wolitzer
Produced by
Lynda Obst
Music by
Carly Simon

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Facts

February 21, 1992 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released
February 21, 1992
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
10 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream This Is My Life?"

Questions about This Is My Life

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Where can I stream This Is My Life?

Hoopla

In the United States, This Is My Life is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is This Is My Life worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 36%). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (36).

Is This Is My Life okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will This Is My Life make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is This Is My Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.