Life of Pi (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2012, Life of Pi is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Ang Lee, running about 127 minutes. “Believe The Unbelievable” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of an Indian boy named Pi, a zookeeper's son who finds himself in the company of a hyena, zebra, orangutan, and a Bengal tiger after a shipwreck sets them adrift in the Pacific Ocean.
Who’s in it. Life of Pi stars Suraj Sharma as Pi Patel, Irrfan Khan as Adult Pi Patel, Ayush Tandon as Pi Patel (11-12 Years) and Gautam Belur as Pi Patel (5 Years), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Life of Pi has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $609M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life of Pi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life of Pi tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life of Pi (2012)?
- In US, Life of Pi is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Cinemax Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Life of Pi worth watching?
- Life of Pi holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Life of Pi?
- Life of Pi stars Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Ayush Tandon, Gautam Belur and Adil Hussain.
- When was Life of Pi released?
- Life of Pi was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.