Life Is Not a Novel (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1993, Life Is Not a Novel is a drama film directed by François Bouvier, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Her publisher forces Marianne to rewrite the manuscript of a novel she wrote and burned in a fit of anguish. Her obsession with her story where the characters she creates murder her own husband becomes overwhelming. She comes to believe he is leading a double life and she imagines the worst. As a matter of fact, her husband Robert is leading a double life: every day, at noon, for a year, he has locked himself up in a small hotel room to also write a novel.
Who’s in it. Life Is Not a Novel stars Gilbert Sicotte as Robert, Marie Tifo as Marianne, Marc Messier as Gérald and Louise Deslières as Céline, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Life Is Not a Novel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life Is Not a Novel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life Is Not a Novel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life Is Not a Novel (1993)?
- In CA, Life Is Not a Novel is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Life Is Not a Novel worth watching?
- Life Is Not a Novel holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Life Is Not a Novel?
- Life Is Not a Novel stars Gilbert Sicotte, Marie Tifo, Marc Messier, Louise Deslières and Jean-Marc Parent.
- When was Life Is Not a Novel released?
- Life Is Not a Novel was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.