Life and Nothing But (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1989, Life and Nothing But is a drama and war film directed by Bertrand Tavernier, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. January, 1920. 350,000 French soldiers remain missing in action. Major Dellaplane tirelessly matches the dead and the wounded with families' descriptions. Honor and ethics drive him; he hates the idea of "the unknown soldier." Into his sector, looking for her husband, comes a haughty, politically connected Parisian, Madame Irène de Courtil. Brusquely, Dellaplane offers her 1/350,000th of his time, but as their paths cross and she sees his courage and resolve, feelings change. After he finds a surprising connection between her missing husband and a local teacher, Irène makes Dellaplane an offer. This man of action hesitates: has he missed his only chance?
Who’s in it. Life and Nothing But stars Philippe Noiret as Commandant Delaplane, Sabine Azéma as Irène de Courtil, Pascale Vignal as Alice and Maurice Barrier as Mercadot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Life and Nothing But has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life and Nothing But page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life and Nothing But tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life and Nothing But (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life and Nothing But change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life and Nothing But worth watching?
- Life and Nothing But holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Life and Nothing But?
- Life and Nothing But stars Philippe Noiret, Sabine Azéma, Pascale Vignal, Maurice Barrier and François Perrot.
- When was Life and Nothing But released?
- Life and Nothing But was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.