Life Is Beautiful (1997)
Movie 1h 56m ★ 8.4/10 Italy
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something
Life Is Beautiful is a comedy and drama movie from 1997. It is directed by Roberto Benigni. The cast includes Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi and Giorgio Cantarini. The running time is 1h 56m. Audiences give it an excellent score of 8.4 out of 10.
PG-13 Teens and up. Rating from US classification.
An unforgettable fable that proves love, family and imagination conquer all.
73Tonight Score Very well rated, a classic.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Roberto BenigniDirector
- Roberto Benignias Guido
- Nicoletta Braschias Dora
- Giorgio Cantarinias Giosué
- Giustino Duranoas Zio
- Sergio Bini Bustricas Ferruccio
- Marisa Paredesas Dora's Mother
- Horst Buchholzas Doctor Lessing
- Lidia Alfonsias Mrs. Guicciardini
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Questions about Life Is Beautiful
- What genre is Life Is Beautiful?
- Life Is Beautiful is categorised as Comedy, Drama.
- Who stars in Life Is Beautiful?
- Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano, Sergio Bini Bustric appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Life Is Beautiful?
- Roberto Benigni directed Life Is Beautiful.
- How long is Life Is Beautiful?
- Life Is Beautiful runs for 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- Is Life Is Beautiful worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 8.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
