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How I Live Now

2013·Movie·R·101 min·★ 6.6(986)

“Love will lead you home”

An American girl, sent to the English countryside to stay with relatives, finds love and purpose while fighting for her survival as war envelops the world around her.

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United StatesfuboTV, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel, KanopyAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom—Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaCraveCosmoGo, FlixFling, YouTube
AustraliaStan, BeamafilmJustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Germany—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
France—Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Canal VOD
Spain3CatRakuten TV
BrazilSony One Amazon ChannelClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
South KoreaWatcha—

About How I Live Now

How I Live Now is a 2013 English-language drama, romance and science fiction film directed by Kevin Macdonald. The cast is led by Saoirse Ronan, George MacKay, Tom Holland. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 1000 ratings.

How I Live Now was produced by Passion Pictures, Cowboy Films, and BFI and made in Canada and United Kingdom. It was released on September 10, 2013, and carries a R certification.

Director
Kevin Macdonald
Writers
Jeremy Brock, Penelope Skinner, Tony Grisoni
Release date
September 10, 2013
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Canada, United Kingdom
Production
Passion Pictures, Cowboy Films, BFI
#countryside#based on novel or book#post-apocalyptic future#survival#terrorism#based on young adult novel

How I Live Now cast & crew

How I Live Now was directed by Kevin Macdonald and written by Jeremy Brock, Penelope Skinner, and Tony Grisoni.

The cast features Saoirse Ronan as Daisy Ryback, George MacKay as Eddie, Tom Holland as Isaac, Harley Bird as Piper, Danny McEvoy as Joe, and Anna Chancellor as Aunt Penn.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jon Hopkins, cinematography is by Franz Lustig, and it was produced by Andrew Ruhemann and Charles Steel.

Is How I Live Now worth watching?

How I Live Now holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 986 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, romance, and science fiction, How I Live Now is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of How I Live Now

Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse Ronan

Daisy Ryback

George MacKay

George MacKay

Eddie

Tom Holland

Tom Holland

Isaac

Harley Bird

Harley Bird

Piper

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Danny McEvoy

Joe

Anna Chancellor

Anna Chancellor

Aunt Penn

Corey Johnson

Corey Johnson

Consular Official

Darren Morfitt

Darren Morfitt

Sergeant

Sabrina Dickens

Sabrina Dickens

Guerilla Soldier Girlfriend

Stella Gonet

Stella Gonet

Mrs. McEvoy

Des McAleer

Des McAleer

Major McEvoy

Natasha Jonas

Natasha Jonas

Woman in Truck

How I Live Now — FAQs

▸Where can I watch How I Live Now in India?

How I Live Now is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.

▸Where can I watch How I Live Now in the US?

In the US, How I Live Now is streaming on fuboTV, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch How I Live Now in the UK?

How I Live Now isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

▸What language is How I Live Now in?

How I Live Now is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is How I Live Now?

How I Live Now runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).

▸What is How I Live Now rated?

How I Live Now is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 986 ratings.

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