La vida alrededor (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1959, La vida alrededor is a drama film directed by Fernando Fernán Gómez, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Josephine and Antonio have reached a delicate economic balance after marriage. The salary of lawyer from him, and wins her in the hospital, allows them to survive and fantasize about some freak. The situation is complicated by the news that Josephine is pregnant. Ahead of the debacle that may involve having a "child who eats everything, including food," Josephine teaches the baby still in her womb, higher education courses in order to save some money in schools. Meanwhile, Antonio enters the underworld scene, looking for customers who offer their services as a lawyer.
Who’s in it. La vida alrededor stars Analía Gadé as Josefina Castro, Fernando Fernán Gómez as Antonio Redondo, Manolo Morán as Ceferino López Gallego 'El agujetas' and Carmen de Lirio as Carmen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, La vida alrededor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La vida alrededor page.
If you liked it. Fans of La vida alrededor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La vida alrededor (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La vida alrededor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La vida alrededor worth watching?
- La vida alrededor 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 La vida alrededor?
- La vida alrededor stars Analía Gadé, Fernando Fernán Gómez, Manolo Morán, Carmen de Lirio and Xan das Bolas.
- When was La vida alrededor released?
- La vida alrededor was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.