Life Is All You Get (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1997, Life Is All You Get is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Wolfgang Becker, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. After he loses his job, his father, and his girlfriend, Jan's life is a shambles. Then suddenly he meets freakish street musician Vera, and a bittersweet romance unfolds...
Who’s in it. Life Is All You Get stars Jürgen Vogel as Jan Nebel, Christiane Paul as Vera, Christina Papamichou as Kristina and Meret Becker as Moni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Life Is All You Get has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life Is All You Get page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life Is All You Get tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life Is All You Get (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life Is All You Get change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life Is All You Get worth watching?
- Life Is All You Get holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Life Is All You Get?
- Life Is All You Get stars Jürgen Vogel, Christiane Paul, Christina Papamichou, Meret Becker and Armin Rohde.
- When was Life Is All You Get released?
- Life Is All You Get was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.