A Quiet Life (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1995, A Quiet Life is a drama film directed by Jūzō Itami, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. Melodrama about the life of a mentally handicapped young man and his devoted sister after their famous novelist father and housewife mother go to Australia on a business trip.
Who’s in it. A Quiet Life stars Hinako Saeki as Ma-chan, Masayuki Imai as Arai, Tsutomu Yamazaki as Father and Mihoko Shibata as Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, A Quiet Life has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Quiet Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Quiet Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Quiet Life (1995)?
- In US, A Quiet Life is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Quiet Life worth watching?
- A Quiet Life holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Quiet Life?
- A Quiet Life stars Hinako Saeki, Masayuki Imai, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Mihoko Shibata and Atsuro Watabe.
- When was A Quiet Life released?
- A Quiet Life was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.