A Life Less Ordinary (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1997, A Life Less Ordinary is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Danny Boyle, running about 103 minutes. “A comedy for anyone who's ever been in danger...of falling in love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A couple of angels, O'Reilly and Jackson, are sent to Earth to make sure that their next supervised love-connection succeeds. They follow Celine, a spoiled rich girl who has just accidentally shot a suitor and, due to a misunderstanding, is kidnapped by janitor Robert. Although Celine quickly frees herself, she stays with Robert for thrills. O'Reilly and Jackson pursue, hoping to unite the prospective lovers.
Who’s in it. A Life Less Ordinary stars Ewan McGregor as Robert Lewis, Cameron Diaz as Celine Naville, Holly Hunter as O'Reilly and Delroy Lindo as Jackson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, A Life Less Ordinary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Life Less Ordinary page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Life Less Ordinary tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Life Less Ordinary (1997)?
- In US, A Life Less Ordinary is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Life Less Ordinary worth watching?
- A Life Less Ordinary holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Life Less Ordinary?
- A Life Less Ordinary stars Ewan McGregor, Cameron Diaz, Holly Hunter, Delroy Lindo and Dan Hedaya.
- When was A Life Less Ordinary released?
- A Life Less Ordinary was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.