Life Is a Miracle (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2004, Life Is a Miracle is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Emir Kusturica, running about 155 minutes.
What it’s about. Set during the Bosnian war in the early 1990s, Luka is a mild-mannered railway clerk whose life is turned upside down, not just by the outbreak of the war, but when his wife runs off with a local musician. Then Luka's son is conscripted and eventually captured in the fighting. To recover his son, Luka is commanded to guard a pretty young Muslim nurse who will be used in a hostage swapping operation.
Who’s in it. Life Is a Miracle stars Slavko Štimac as Luka Đurić, Natasa Tapuskovic as Sabaha, Vesna Trivalić as Jadranka Đurić and Vuk Kostić as Miloš Đurić, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Life Is a Miracle has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life Is a Miracle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life Is a Miracle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life Is a Miracle (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life Is a Miracle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life Is a Miracle worth watching?
- Life Is a Miracle holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Life Is a Miracle?
- Life Is a Miracle stars Slavko Štimac, Natasa Tapuskovic, Vesna Trivalić, Vuk Kostić and Aleksandar Berček.
- When was Life Is a Miracle released?
- Life Is a Miracle was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.