FeatureDrama

When Life Was Good (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 7

When Life Was Good poster

Released in 2008, When Life Was Good is a drama film directed by Terry Miles, running about 86 minutes.

What it’s about. Brooklyn flies home to surprise her boyfriend on his birthday, but immediately changes her mind upon arrival and decides to hide out for the summer with her friend Faith. Faith lives with Casey and with relationship problems of their own, the couple are happy with the distraction...until Brooklyn begins to assert herself, then all of the characters come face to face with the hard realities of their relationships.

Who’s in it. When Life Was Good stars Kristine Cofsky as Brooklyn, Casey Manderson as Casey, Kacie Hart as Faith and Rob Carpenter as Mischa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, When Life Was Good has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Life Was Good page.

If you liked it. Fans of When Life Was Good tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch When Life Was Good (2008)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for When Life Was Good change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is When Life Was Good worth watching?
When Life Was Good holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in When Life Was Good?
When Life Was Good stars Kristine Cofsky, Casey Manderson, Kacie Hart, Rob Carpenter and Ryan Haneman.
When was When Life Was Good released?
When Life Was Good was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.