A Whole Life Ahead (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2008, A Whole Life Ahead is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Paolo Virzì, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. 25-year-old philosophy major Marta faces the ugly truth for many young Italians—a total lack of career opportunities. While babysitting for single mother Sonia, she starts to work at the call center of a company selling junk to housewives, quickly rising through its ranks and experiencing first-hand the fanatical and exploitative competition culture pushed on employees. Around her revolve other people, like delusional supervisor Daniela, her boss Claudio, fragile coworker Lucio, and well-meaning but inconsistent union rep Giorgio.
Who’s in it. A Whole Life Ahead stars Isabella Ragonese as Marta, Massimo Ghini as Claudio, Valerio Mastandrea as Giorgio Conforti and Micaela Ramazzotti as Sonia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, A Whole Life Ahead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Whole Life Ahead page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Whole Life Ahead tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Whole Life Ahead (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Whole Life Ahead change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Whole Life Ahead worth watching?
- A Whole Life Ahead holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Whole Life Ahead?
- A Whole Life Ahead stars Isabella Ragonese, Massimo Ghini, Valerio Mastandrea, Micaela Ramazzotti and Elio Germano.
- When was A Whole Life Ahead released?
- A Whole Life Ahead was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.