The lifer (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 9.5
Released in 1992, The lifer is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Manthos Santorinaios.
What it’s about. A prisoner sentenced to 622 years in prison is imprisoned in a Greek prison in which the laws of the Junta are still in force. Isovitis (Lifer) and all prisoners are supported by a mouse living in prison, Montechristo, behaving very arrogantly.
Who’s in it. The lifer stars Giorgos Ninios as Isovitis (voice), Sofia Vossou as Montehristos (voice), Yannis Bostantzoglou as Prison's chef/Executioner (voice) and Giannis Evdaimon as Prison guard (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.5/10, The lifer sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The lifer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The lifer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The lifer (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The lifer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The lifer worth watching?
- The lifer holds an audience score of 9.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The lifer?
- The lifer stars Giorgos Ninios, Sofia Vossou, Yannis Bostantzoglou, Giannis Evdaimon and Dimitris Lignadis.