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Life of Pi

2012Movie2 h 7 minPG

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic797.9Rotten Tomatoes86%84%

An epic, awe-inspiring adventure movie about faith and meaning and fantasy, with standout cinematography and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Take the journey of a lifetime.

The story of an Indian boy named Pi, a zookeeper's son who finds himself in the company of a hyena, zebra, orangutan, and a Bengal tiger after a shipwreck sets them adrift in the Pacific Ocean.

Feels like

  • Visual Masterpiece
  • Philosophical Survival Drama
  • Magical Realism
  • Spiritual Allegory
  • Immersive Oceanic Setting
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Breathtaking Cinematography
  • Ambiguous Reality
  • Coming-of-Age Journey

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Ang Lee
Written by
David Magee, Yann Martel
Produced by
Ang Lee, David Womark, David Lee
Music by
Mychael Danna

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Facts

November 20, 2012 · 2 h 7 min · PG

Released
November 20, 2012
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Violence
Genres
Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese, Hindi, French, Tamil
Made in
United States
Budget
$120 million
Box office
$609 million
Available in
76 countries

Tropes

Foreshadowing, Fiendish Fish, Trailers Always Spoil +9

  • Foreshadowing
  • Fiendish Fish
  • Trailers Always Spoil
  • Adaptational Jerkass
  • Frame Break
  • Walking Shirtless Scene
  • Adaptational Modesty
  • Pragmatic Adaptation
  • Embarrassing First Name
  • Pet the Dog
  • Jump Scare
  • Adaptational Heroism

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Life of Pi?"

Questions about Life of Pi

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Life of Pi?

HBO MaxCinemax

In the United States, Life of Pi streams on HBO Max and Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 49 other countries.

Is Life of Pi worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.9, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 79).

Is Life of Pi okay for kids?

PGDisturbing imageryViolence

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

Can I half-watch Life of Pi?

Easy watchDemanding

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

Will I feel good after watching Life of Pi?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Was Life of Pi a box office hit?

Budget$120 million
Box office$609 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $120 million to make and earned $609 million worldwide, 5.1 times its budget.

What tropes does Life of Pi use?

ForeshadowingFiendish FishTrailers Always SpoilAdaptational JerkassFrame BreakWalking Shirtless SceneAdaptational ModestyPragmatic AdaptationEmbarrassing First NamePet the DogJump ScareAdaptational Heroismand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Foreshadowing, Fiendish Fish, and Trailers Always Spoil.