Life Itself (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2014, Life Itself is a documentary film directed by Steve James, running about 121 minutes. “The only thing Roger loved more than movies” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The surprising and entertaining life of renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert (1942-2013): his early days as a freewheeling bachelor and Pulitzer Prize winner, his famously contentious partnership with Gene Siskel, his life-altering marriage, and his brave and transcendent battle with cancer.
Who’s in it. Life Itself stars Stephen Stanton as Roger Ebert (voice), Roger Ebert as Self - Film Critic, Chaz Ebert as Self - Ebert's Wife and Ramin Bahrani as Self - Filmmaker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Life Itself has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and 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 Life Itself page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life Itself tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life Itself (2014)?
- In US, Life Itself is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Dox Amazon Channel, and 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 Life Itself worth watching?
- Life Itself holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Life Itself?
- Life Itself stars Stephen Stanton, Roger Ebert, Chaz Ebert, Ramin Bahrani and Richard Corliss.
- When was Life Itself released?
- Life Itself was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.