Get a Life (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2001, Get a Life is a drama film directed by João Canijo, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. During one winter night, a Portuguese teenager, Alvaro, loses his life in a fight between a youth gang and the cops in a suburb of Paris. Cidalia, a 36 year old cleaning woman, his mother, decides to defy the code of silence of the Portuguese community and tries to find the truth. She losses her friends, her job and her family but gains a life.
Who’s in it. Get a Life stars Rita Blanco as Cidália, Adriano Luz as Adelino, Teresa Madruga as Celestina and Alda Gomes as Alda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Get a Life 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 Get a Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Get a Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Get a Life (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Get a Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Get a Life worth watching?
- Get a Life holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Get a Life?
- Get a Life stars Rita Blanco, Adriano Luz, Teresa Madruga, Alda Gomes and Olivier Leite.
- When was Get a Life released?
- Get a Life was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.