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Life Is Beautiful

1997Movie1 h 56 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Letterboxd4.4/5Metacritic588.3Rotten Tomatoes82%96%

A deeply moving, heartwarming comedy movie about family and history, with standout performances and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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An unforgettable fable that proves love, family and imagination conquer all.

A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to a concentration camp during World War II. While locked up he tries to convince his son that the whole thing is just a game.

Feels like

  • Heartbreaking Holocaust Drama
  • Father-Son Bond
  • Tragicomedy
  • Italian Neorealism Influence
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Roberto Benigni Performance
  • Poignant Romance
  • Hope Amidst Despair

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Roberto Benigni
Written by
Roberto Benigni, Vincenzo Cerami
Produced by
Elda Ferri, Gianluigi Braschi
Music by
Nicola Piovani

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Facts

December 20, 1997 · 1 h 56 min · PG-13

Released
December 20, 1997
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$230 million
Available in
73 countries

Tropes

Token Good Teammate, Are We There Yet?, Coincidental Accidental Disguise +9

  • Token Good Teammate
  • Are We There Yet?
  • Coincidental Accidental Disguise
  • Chekhov's Gag
  • Stalking is Love
  • Silly Walk
  • Hope Spot
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • Narrator
  • Would Hurt a Child
  • Sacrificial Lion
  • Evil All Along

12 of 45 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Life Is Beautiful?"

Questions about Life Is Beautiful

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Life Is Beautiful?

MGM+Paramount+Philo

In the United States, Life Is Beautiful streams on MGM+, Paramount+, and Philo. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is Life Is Beautiful worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 8.6, Letterboxd 4.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 58). Audiences rate it higher (88 out of 100) than critics (70).

Is Life Is Beautiful okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Life Is Beautiful make me laugh?

Light

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

Is Life Is Beautiful plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was Life Is Beautiful a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$230 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $230 million worldwide, 11.5 times its budget.

Is Life Is Beautiful in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.