Life Itself (2014)
Movie 2h 1m ★ 7.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something
Life Itself is a documentary movie from 2014. It is directed by Steve James. The cast includes Werner Herzog, Stephen Stanton and Roger Ebert. The running time is 2h 1m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.5 out of 10.
Synopsis
The surprising and entertaining life of renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert (1942-2013): his early days as a freewheeling bachelor and Pulitzer Prize winner, his famously contentious partnership with Gene Siskel, his life-altering marriage, and his brave and transcendent battle with cancer.
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Cast & crew
- Steve JamesDirector
- Werner Herzogas Self - Filmmaker
- Stephen Stantonas Roger Ebert (voice)
- Roger Ebertas Self - Film Critic
- Chaz Ebertas Self - Ebert's Wife
- Ramin Bahranias Self - Filmmaker
- Richard Corlissas Self - Film Critic
- Nancy De Los Santosas Self - TV Producer
- Ava DuVernayas Self - Filmmaker
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Questions about Life Itself
- What genre is Life Itself?
- Life Itself is categorised as Documentary.
- Who stars in Life Itself?
- Werner Herzog, Stephen Stanton, Roger Ebert, Chaz Ebert, Ramin Bahrani appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Life Itself?
- Steve James directed Life Itself.
- How long is Life Itself?
- Life Itself runs for 2h 1m (121 minutes).
- Is Life Itself worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Life Itself?
- 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.
