Life Is Sweet
Just north of London live Wendy, Andy, and their twenty-something twins, Natalie and Nicola. Wendy clerks in a shop, Andy is a cook who forever puts off home remodeling projects, Natalie is a plumber and Nicola is jobless. This film is about how they interact and play out family, conflict and love.
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Where is Life Is Sweet streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
About Life Is Sweet
Life Is Sweet is a 1991 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Mike Leigh. The cast is led by Alison Steadman, Jim Broadbent, Timothy Spall. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 200 ratings.
Life Is Sweet was produced by Thin Man Films, Film Four International, and British Screen Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on March 22, 1991, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mike Leigh
- Writers
- Mike Leigh
- Release date
- March 22, 1991
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Thin Man Films, Film Four International, British Screen Productions
Life Is Sweet cast & crew
Life Is Sweet was directed by Mike Leigh and written by Mike Leigh.
The cast features Alison Steadman as Wendy, Jim Broadbent as Andy, Timothy Spall as Aubrey, Claire Skinner as Natalie, Jane Horrocks as Nicola, and David Thewlis as Nicola's Lover.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rachel Portman, cinematography is by Dick Pope, and it was produced by Simon Channing Williams.
Is Life Is Sweet worth watching?
Life Is Sweet holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 176 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Life Is Sweet is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Life Is Sweet
Alison Steadman
Wendy
Jim Broadbent
Andy
Timothy Spall
Aubrey
Claire Skinner
Natalie
Jane Horrocks
Nicola
David Thewlis
Nicola's Lover
Moya Brady
Paula
Stephen Rea
Patsy
David Neilson
Steve
Harriet Thorpe
Customer
Paul Trussell
Chef
Jack Thorpe-Baker
Nigel
Life Is Sweet — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Life Is Sweet in India?
Life Is Sweet is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch Life Is Sweet in the US?
In the US, Life Is Sweet is streaming on Criterion Channel, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸What language is Life Is Sweet in?
Life Is Sweet is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Life Is Sweet?
Life Is Sweet runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is Life Is Sweet rated?
Life Is Sweet is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 176 ratings.
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