Life Is Not for Cowards (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2013, Life Is Not for Cowards is a comedy and drama film directed by André Erkau, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. After the sudden death of his wife, the lives of Markus Färber and his daughter Kim fall into disarray. Markus’ attempt to bring back normality into their everyday lives fails - he can’t let go of the past. 15 year-old Kim feels left alone with her feelings of guilt. But then she falls in love with the cool school dropout Alex. The two of them run off to Denmark to the place of Kim’s carefree childhood. Together with his mother Gerlinde and her cheerful home care Paula, Markus sets off in search of his daughter. A trip full of surprises and a journey back to life.
Who’s in it. Life Is Not for Cowards stars Wotan Wilke Möhring as Markus, Frederick Lau as Alex, Rosalie Thomass as Paula and Helen Woigk as Kim Färber, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Life Is Not for Cowards 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 Life Is Not for Cowards page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life Is Not for Cowards tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life Is Not for Cowards (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life Is Not for Cowards change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life Is Not for Cowards worth watching?
- Life Is Not for Cowards holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Life Is Not for Cowards?
- Life Is Not for Cowards stars Wotan Wilke Möhring, Frederick Lau, Rosalie Thomass, Helen Woigk and Edin Hasanović.
- When was Life Is Not for Cowards released?
- Life Is Not for Cowards was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.