Life or Something Like It (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2002, Life or Something Like It is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Stephen Herek, running about 103 minutes. “Destiny is what you make of it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A reporter Lanie Kerrigan interviews a psychic homeless man for a fluff piece about a football game's score. Instead he tells her that her life has no meaning and is going to end in just a few days, which sparks her to action, trying to change the pattern of her life...
Who’s in it. Life or Something Like It stars Angelina Jolie as Lanie Kerrigan, Edward Burns as Pete, Tony Shalhoub as Jack and Christian Kane as Cal Cooper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Life or Something Like It has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life or Something Like It page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life or Something Like It tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life or Something Like It (2002)?
- In US, Life or Something Like It is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Life or Something Like It worth watching?
- Life or Something Like It holds an audience score of 5.7 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 or Something Like It?
- Life or Something Like It stars Angelina Jolie, Edward Burns, Tony Shalhoub, Christian Kane and Melissa Errico.
- When was Life or Something Like It released?
- Life or Something Like It was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.