A Little Life (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 2018, A Little Life is a drama and romance film directed by Ivo van Hove, running about 250 minutes.
What it’s about. In this worldwide bestseller, we watch four men over a period of more than thirty years: lawyer Jude, actor Willem, visual artist JB and architect Malcolm. The story is the history of their friendship, as they remain closely connected with each other during the rest of their lives. They develop their careers in the city where ambition and success are the indicators of a successful life: New York. Ivo van Hove adapts Hanya Yanagihara’s novel to theater and creates a penetrating performance.
Who’s in it. A Little Life stars Ramsey Nasr as Jude, Maarten Heijmans as Willem, Majd Mardo as JB and Edwin Jonker as Malcolm, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, A Little Life sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Little Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Little Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Little Life (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Little Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Little Life worth watching?
- A Little Life holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Little Life?
- A Little Life stars Ramsey Nasr, Maarten Heijmans, Majd Mardo, Edwin Jonker and Hans Kesting.
- When was A Little Life released?
- A Little Life was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 250 minutes.
