Life Itself (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2018, Life Itself is a drama and romance film directed by Dan Fogelman, running about 118 minutes. “Life will surprise you” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As a young New York couple goes from college romance to marriage and the birth of their first child, the unexpected twists of their journey create reverberations that echo over continents and through lifetimes.
Who’s in it. Life Itself stars Oscar Isaac as Will Dempsey, Olivia Wilde as Abby Dempsey, Annette Bening as Dr. Cait Morris and Antonio Banderas as Vincent Saccione, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Life Itself has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life Itself page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life Itself tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life Itself (2018)?
- In US, Life Itself is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Life Itself worth watching?
- Life Itself holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Life Itself?
- Life Itself stars Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde, Annette Bening, Antonio Banderas and Mandy Patinkin.
- When was Life Itself released?
- Life Itself was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.