The Good Life (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2007, The Good Life is a comedy and drama film directed by Stephen Berra, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A movie about the travails of Jason (Mark Webber), a young gas station attendant and movie projectionist living in Nebraska. His encounters with various social difficulties and with Frances (Zooey Deschanel), a beautiful and enigmatic young woman leads to dramatic changes and decisions in his life.
Who’s in it. The Good Life stars Mark Webber as Jason Prayer, Zooey Deschanel as Frances, Harry Dean Stanton as Gus and Bill Paxton as Robbie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Good Life 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 The Good Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Life (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Good Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Good Life worth watching?
- The Good Life holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Good Life?
- The Good Life stars Mark Webber, Zooey Deschanel, Harry Dean Stanton, Bill Paxton and Patrick Fugit.
- When was The Good Life released?
- The Good Life was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.