This Is My Life (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1992, This Is My Life is a comedy and drama film directed by Nora Ephron, running about 95 minutes. “It's 10pm. Do you know where your mother is?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Single mom Dottie Ingels sells cosmetics in a department store, but she dreams of being a comedian. When she inherits some money, she takes the chance and moves with her two children Erica and Opel to New York to perform in small bars. Soon her agent Arnold Moss makes her famous, but while she travels all over USA, her children stay home lonely.
Who’s in it. This Is My Life stars Julie Kavner as Dottie Ingels, Samantha Mathis as Erica Ingels, Gaby Hoffmann as Opal Ingels and Carrie Fisher as Claudia Curtis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, This Is My Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 This Is My Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Is My Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Is My Life (1992)?
- In US, This Is My Life is available to 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 This Is My Life worth watching?
- This Is My Life holds an audience score of 6.0 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 This Is My Life?
- This Is My Life stars Julie Kavner, Samantha Mathis, Gaby Hoffmann, Carrie Fisher and Dan Aykroyd.
- When was This Is My Life released?
- This Is My Life was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.