My Brilliant Life (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2014, My Brilliant Life is a drama film directed by E J-yong, running about 117 minutes. “The Youngest Parents With The Oldest Child.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A couple of teenagers have a son who suffers from progeria, a rare genetic disorder which makes one age exponentially faster than normal. 16 years later, the child has the body of an 80 year old in the final days of his life writing a book about his parents' love story.
Who’s in it. My Brilliant Life stars Gang Dong-won as Dae-soo, Song Hye-kyo as Mi-ra, Jo Sung-mok as Ah-reum and Lee Sung-min as Ah-reum's doctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, My Brilliant Life has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Brilliant Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Brilliant Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Brilliant Life (2014)?
- In US, My Brilliant Life is available to stream on Rakuten Viki, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Brilliant Life worth watching?
- My Brilliant Life holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My Brilliant Life?
- My Brilliant Life stars Gang Dong-won, Song Hye-kyo, Jo Sung-mok, Lee Sung-min and Baek Il-seob.
- When was My Brilliant Life released?
- My Brilliant Life was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.