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Life Is Beautiful

1997·Movie·PG-13·116 min·8.4(14,028)

An unforgettable fable that proves love, family and imagination conquer all.

A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to a concentration camp during World War II. While locked up he tries to convince his son that the whole thing is just a game.

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United StatesParamount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video
United KingdomRakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store
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AustraliaNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyMagenta TV+Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Rakuten TV
FranceMolotov TVCanal VOD, Orange VOD, Sooner
SpainTivifyAmazon Video
BrazilOldflixAmazon Video
JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Life Is Beautiful

Life Is Beautiful is a 1997 Italian-language comedy and drama film directed by Roberto Benigni. The cast is led by Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 8.4/10 across 14000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel.

Life Is Beautiful was produced by Mario e Vittorio Cecchi Gori - C.E.I.A.D. and Melampo Cinematografica and made in Italy. It was released on December 20, 1997, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $230 million worldwide.

Director
Roberto Benigni
Writers
Vincenzo Cerami, Roberto Benigni
Release date
December 20, 1997
Original language
Italian
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
Italy
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$230 million
Production
Mario e Vittorio Cecchi Gori - C.E.I.A.D., Melampo Cinematografica
#dying and death#bookshop#love of one's life#nazi#self sacrifice#loss of loved one#italy#riddle#mass murder#concentration camp#fascism#holocaust (shoah)#world war ii#deportation

Life Is Beautiful cast & crew

Life Is Beautiful was directed by Roberto Benigni and written by Vincenzo Cerami and Roberto Benigni.

The cast features Roberto Benigni as Guido, Nicoletta Braschi as Dora, Giorgio Cantarini as Giosué, Giustino Durano as Zio, Sergio Bini Bustric as Ferruccio, and Marisa Paredes as Dora's Mother.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nicola Piovani, cinematography is by Tonino Delli Colli, and it was produced by Gianluigi Braschi and Elda Ferri.

Is Life Is Beautiful worth watching?

Life Is Beautiful holds an audience score of 8.4/10 from 14,028 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed comedy films.

At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy and drama, Life Is Beautiful is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Life Is Beautiful

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Cast of Life Is Beautiful

Roberto Benigni

Roberto Benigni

Guido

Nicoletta Braschi

Nicoletta Braschi

Dora

Giorgio Cantarini

Giorgio Cantarini

Giosué

Giustino Durano

Giustino Durano

Zio

Sergio Bini Bustric

Sergio Bini Bustric

Ferruccio

Marisa Paredes

Marisa Paredes

Dora's Mother

Horst Buchholz

Horst Buchholz

Doctor Lessing

Lidia Alfonsi

Lidia Alfonsi

Mrs. Guicciardini

Giuliana Lojodice

Giuliana Lojodice

School Principal

Amerigo Fontani

Amerigo Fontani

Rodolfo

Pietro De Silva

Pietro De Silva

Bartolomeo

Francesco Guzzo

Francesco Guzzo

Vittorino

Life Is Beautiful — FAQs

Where can I watch Life Is Beautiful in United States?

Life Is Beautiful is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel in United States.

Is Life Is Beautiful on Paramount Plus Premium?

Yes — Life Is Beautiful is currently available on Paramount Plus Premium in United States.

What language is Life Is Beautiful in?

Life Is Beautiful is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Life Is Beautiful?

Life Is Beautiful runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).

What is Life Is Beautiful rated?

Life Is Beautiful is rated PG-13. It holds a 8.4/10 audience score from 14,028 ratings.

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