My Life in Ruins (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2009, My Life in Ruins is a comedy and romance film directed by Donald Petrie, running about 95 minutes. “The most fun you can have without a passport.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Greek tour guide named Georgia attempts to recapture her kefi (Greek for mojo) by guiding a ragtag group of tourists around Greece and showing them the beauty of her native land. Along the way, she manages to open their eyes to the wonders of an exotic foreign land while beginning to see the world through a new set of eyes in the process.
Who’s in it. My Life in Ruins stars Nia Vardalos as Georgia Ianakopolis, Richard Dreyfuss as Irv Gideon, Alexis Georgoulis as Poupi Kakas and Alistair McGowan as Nico, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, My Life in Ruins has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Life in Ruins page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Life in Ruins tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Life in Ruins (2009)?
- In US, My Life in Ruins is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Life in Ruins worth watching?
- My Life in Ruins holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Life in Ruins?
- My Life in Ruins stars Nia Vardalos, Richard Dreyfuss, Alexis Georgoulis, Alistair McGowan and Harland Williams.
- When was My Life in Ruins released?
- My Life in Ruins was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.