An Unexpected Life (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1998, An Unexpected Life is a drama and tv movie film directed by David Hugh Jones, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Sequel to "An Unexpected Family."
Who’s in it. An Unexpected Life stars Stockard Channing as Barbara Whitney, Stephen Collins as Sam Sadwich, Christine Ebersole as Ruth Whitney and Elaine Stritch as Lucinda Sadwich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, An Unexpected 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 An Unexpected Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Unexpected Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Unexpected Life (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Unexpected Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An Unexpected Life worth watching?
- An Unexpected Life holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Unexpected Life?
- An Unexpected Life stars Stockard Channing, Stephen Collins, Christine Ebersole, Elaine Stritch and Jenny O'Hara.
- When was An Unexpected Life released?
- An Unexpected Life was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.