Life Tastes Good (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1999, Life Tastes Good is a crime film directed by Philip Kan Gotanda, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. A quirky tale that brings together a murder, poisonous mushrooms and a mysterious woman to reveal the ephemeral beauty of life and the unforgiving nature of death. It is the story of a rogue mobster who finds love in the darkest days of his life.
Who’s in it. Life Tastes Good stars Sab Shimono as Harry, Julia Nickson as The Woman, Tamlyn Tomita as Julie and Greg Watanabe as Howard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Life Tastes Good has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life Tastes Good page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life Tastes Good tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life Tastes Good (1999)?
- In US, Life Tastes Good is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Life Tastes Good worth watching?
- Life Tastes Good holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Life Tastes Good?
- Life Tastes Good stars Sab Shimono, Julia Nickson, Tamlyn Tomita, Greg Watanabe and Kelvin Han Yee.
- When was Life Tastes Good released?
- Life Tastes Good was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.