The Low Life (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1995, The Low Life is a drama film directed by George Hickenlooper, running about 96 minutes. “Sometimes the view is better from the bottom” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Yale graduate John has come to Hollywood to catch his big break. It hasn't happened yet.
Who’s in it. The Low Life stars Rory Cochrane as John, Sean Astin as Andrew, Ron Livingston as Chad and Kyra Sedgwick as Bevan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Low Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Low Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Low Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Low Life (1995)?
- In US, The Low Life is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Low Life worth watching?
- The Low Life holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Low Life?
- The Low Life stars Rory Cochrane, Sean Astin, Ron Livingston, Kyra Sedgwick and James Le Gros.
- When was The Low Life released?
- The Low Life was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.