My Life So Far (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1999, My Life So Far is a comedy and drama film directed by Hugh Hudson, running about 98 minutes. “Imagine a summer in paradise with nothing to do except everything your heart desires.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A memoir of the lives of a family growing up on a post World War I British estate headed up by a strong disciplinarian, her daughter, her inventor husband, their ten year old son and his older sister. Through the household comes a number of suitors hoping to impress the young woman, including an aviator. When the elder woman's son shows up at the estate with his French fiancé, everything gets thrown into turmoil. The young boy takes a sudden interest in her sexual allure and his father is disturbed by his own non-Victorian feelings.
Who’s in it. My Life So Far stars Colin Firth as Edward Pettigrew, Rosemary Harris as Gamma MacIntosh, Irène Jacob as Aunt Heloise and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Moira 'Mumsie' Pettigrew, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, My Life So Far has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Life So Far page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Life So Far tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Life So Far (1999)?
- In US, My Life So Far is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Life So Far worth watching?
- My Life So Far holds an audience score of 5.7 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 My Life So Far?
- My Life So Far stars Colin Firth, Rosemary Harris, Irène Jacob, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Malcolm McDowell.
- When was My Life So Far released?
- My Life So Far was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.