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A Simple Life

2012Movie1 h 58 min

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic787.9Rotten Tomatoes94%86%
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic787.9Rotten Tomatoes94%86%

Summary

After suffering a stroke, an altruistic maid announces that she wants to quit her job and move into an old people's home.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Ann Hui
Written by
Susan Chan Suk-Yin, Roger Lee
Produced by
Ann Hui, Jessica Chan Pui-Wah, Roger Lee
Music by
Law Wing-Fai

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Facts

March 9, 2012 · 1 h 58 min · Drama

Released
March 9, 2012
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
cn
Also spoken
Chinese, English
Made in
China, Hong Kong SAR China
Box office
$3 million
Available in
13 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Simple Life?"

Questions about A Simple Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Simple Life?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Simple Life worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 78).

Is A Simple Life okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is A Simple Life 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.

Is A Simple Life in English?

cnChineseEnglish

No, it was made in cn, with some Chinese and English.