A Beautiful Life (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2011, A Beautiful Life is a drama and romance film directed by Andrew Lau, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Fang Zhen Dong is a patrolling officer in Beijing who one night meets the drunk Li Pei Ru while singing karaoke at the KTV place. Li Pei Ru is a real estate agent from Hong Kong who has vowed to make her fortune in the cosmoplitan Beijing, but is caught up in the complexities of life and ends up becoming a mistress of a married man.
Who’s in it. A Beautiful Life stars Liu Ye as Fang Zhen Dong, Anthony Wong as Zhong, Shu Qi as Li Peiru and Liang Tian as Fang Zhencong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, A Beautiful Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Beautiful Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Beautiful Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Beautiful Life (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Beautiful Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Beautiful Life worth watching?
- A Beautiful Life holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Beautiful Life?
- A Beautiful Life stars Liu Ye, Anthony Wong, Shu Qi, Liang Tian and Feng Danying.
- When was A Beautiful Life released?
- A Beautiful Life was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.