Life (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1984, Life is a drama film directed by Wu Tian-Ming, running about 152 minutes.
What it’s about. Adapted from the novel with the same title. This is a tragedy that occurs in modern China. By a vivid description of the frustrated life story of Gao Jialin, a high school graduate who is first dismissed from teaching post and then enrolled as a journalist in the city and finally dismissed from the post and become a farmer again, this movie presents the young man as a serious issue of how to deal with their life.
Who’s in it. Life stars Zhou Lijing, Wu Yufang, Gao Baocheng and Li Xiaoli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Life has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life worth watching?
- Life holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Life?
- Life stars Zhou Lijing, Wu Yufang, Gao Baocheng, Li Xiaoli and Chen Xuegang.
- When was Life released?
- Life was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 152 minutes.