Life the Way It Is (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1978, Life the Way It Is is a comedy and drama film directed by Jean-Claude Brisseau, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Agnes leaves school and moves into a council house in Bagnolet with her friend Florence. She take a job as an office clerk, and becomes a staff representative after a colleague is dismissed for resisting the advances of her lecherous superior...
Who’s in it. Life the Way It Is stars María Luisa García as Agnès Tessier, Lucien Plazanet as The Concierge, Marie Rivière as Florence and Jenny Bellay as Agnès' mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Life the Way It Is 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 Life the Way It Is page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life the Way It Is tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life the Way It Is (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life the Way It Is change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life the Way It Is worth watching?
- Life the Way It Is holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Life the Way It Is?
- Life the Way It Is stars María Luisa García, Lucien Plazanet, Marie Rivière, Jenny Bellay and Daniel Tarrare.
- When was Life the Way It Is released?
- Life the Way It Is was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.