Life Kills Me (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2002, Life Kills Me is a drama film directed by Jean-Pierre Sinapi, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Paul (Sami Bouajila of The Adventures of Felix and The Siege) is a smart, well-educated Frenchman of Arab ancestry. He's a smooth talker, but he can't seem to get a job worthy of his skills. He ends up living in a single room, struggling to get by while going on many fruitless job interviews, during which he impresses his potential employers by turning his pizza delivery job into a tall tale about revamping the whole pizza chain. But at some point, they always seem to "see through him." He retreats into the boxing ring. His brother, Daniel (Jalil Lespert of Human Resources) also has trouble finding his place in the world. He spends all his time bodybuilding and takes dangerous drugs to enhance his physique. He dreams of being the next Schwarzenegger, but is forced to settle for a demeaning job at a sex club.
Who’s in it. Life Kills Me stars Sami Bouajila as Paul Smaïl, Jalil Lespert as Daniel Smaïl, Sylvie Testud as Myriam and Simon Bakinde as Diop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Life Kills Me 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 Kills Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life Kills Me tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life Kills Me (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life Kills Me change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life Kills Me worth watching?
- Life Kills Me holds an audience score of 5.2 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 Kills Me?
- Life Kills Me stars Sami Bouajila, Jalil Lespert, Sylvie Testud, Simon Bakinde and Roger Ibáñez.
- When was Life Kills Me released?
- Life Kills Me was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.