Half a Life (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 2017, Half a Life is an animation and documentary film directed by Tamara Shogaolu, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. After a traumatic encounter, a young gay Egyptian joins the LGBT rights movement. When his safety is jeopardized, he must choose whether to stay in the country he loves or seek asylum elsewhere as a refugee. "Half a Life" is a timely story of activism and hope, set in the increasingly dangerous, oppressive, and unstable social climate of Egypt today.
Who’s in it. Half a Life stars Adam as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Half a Life has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Half a Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Half a Life tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Half a Life (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Half a Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Half a Life worth watching?
- Half a Life holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Half a Life?
- Half a Life stars Adam.
- When was Half a Life released?
- Half a Life was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.