Second Life (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2009, Second Life is a drama film directed by Alexandre Valente, running about 85 minutes. “We are only entitled to one life, why not two?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nicholas celebrates his 40th birthday in his country house, with some friends. He has everything he ever wished for, but, on that night, he will end up dead, on his swimming pool. From that moment on, a dead Nicholas wonders how his life would be if he had made a different choice, ten years ago. We then follow two stories: on one hand the police, trying to solve the mystery of Nicholas' death and on the other, Nicholas himself, living a different life. A second life.
Who’s in it. Second Life stars Piotr Adamczyk as Nicholas, Lúcia Moniz as Sara, Paulo Pires as Pepe and Fátima Lopes as Marta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Second Life has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $544.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Second Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Second Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Second Life (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Second Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Second Life worth watching?
- Second Life holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Second Life?
- Second Life stars Piotr Adamczyk, Lúcia Moniz, Paulo Pires, Fátima Lopes and Sandra Cóias.
- When was Second Life released?
- Second Life was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.