Thank You, Life (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1991, Thank You, Life is a drama film directed by Bertrand Blier, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Camille, a naïve schoolgirl, meets an intriguing influence in Joelle, a slightly older and much more experienced spirit. Camille follows her new friend through the discovery of sex and the darker side of life. As the film progresses, Camille discovers AIDS and the fear that she may have picked up the disease in her early encounters.
Who’s in it. Thank You, Life stars Charlotte Gainsbourg as Camille Pelleveau, Anouk Grinberg as Joëlle, Michel Blanc as Raymond Pelleveau, le père jeune and Jean Carmet as Raymond Pelleveau, le père âgé, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Thank You, Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thank You, Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thank You, Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thank You, Life (1991)?
- In US, Thank You, Life is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thank You, Life worth watching?
- Thank You, Life holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thank You, Life?
- Thank You, Life stars Charlotte Gainsbourg, Anouk Grinberg, Michel Blanc, Jean Carmet and Annie Girardot.
- When was Thank You, Life released?
- Thank You, Life was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.