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Life Is Beautiful

2022·Movie
2h 2min
IMDb6.5

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Life Is Beautiful fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

All my life's glittering moments turned into songs.

Suddenly learning she is terminally ill, Se-yeon asks her husband, Jin-bong the absurd task of helping her find her first love, and he unwillingly joins her search. Along their journey, Se-yeon and Jin-bong are reminded of the most glittering, beautiful moments of their lives.
Korean MusicalMelodramaSentimental JourneyEmotional ResonanceFirst LoveBittersweetFamily RelationshipsPoignantLife-Affirming

Crew

Directed by:
Choi Kook-hee
Written by:
Bae Se-young, Lee Yoon-ho
Produced by:
Choi Byung-hwan, Park Un-kyoung, Kee Won-gyu
Composed by:
Choi Tae-young, Gang Hye-yeong, Kim Jun-seok

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Life Is Beautiful

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Life Is Beautiful worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Life Is Beautiful?

2 h 2 min

Life Is Beautiful runs 2 h 2 min.

What language is Life Is Beautiful in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Life Is Beautiful?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Life Is Beautiful in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Life Is Beautiful use?

Sacrificial LionSecret Message WinkParenting the HusbandMeet CuteHeroic BSoDCloud Cuckoo LanderAre We There Yet?Hide and No SeekOscar BaitCoincidental Accidental DisguiseWould Hurt a ChildHorror Disguised As Playand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for Life Is Beautiful, including Sacrificial Lion, Secret Message Wink, Parenting the Husband.