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Life of Pi

2012·Movie·PG·127 min·7.4(13,805)

Take the journey of a lifetime.

The story of an Indian boy named Pi, a zookeeper's son who finds himself in the company of a hyena, zebra, orangutan, and a Bengal tiger after a shipwreck sets them adrift in the Pacific Ocean.

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Where to watch Life of Pi in United States

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Where is Life of Pi streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesHBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO MaxAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaJioHotstar, VI movies and tvGoogle Play Movies, YouTube
United KingdomDisney PlusApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaDisney PlusApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaDisney Plus, StanApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyDisney Plus, JoynApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceDisney Plus, Molotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD
SpainDisney PlusApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilMercado Play
JapanDisney PlusAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Life of Pi

Life of Pi is a 2012 English-language adventure and drama film directed by Ang Lee. The cast is led by Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Ayush Tandon. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 13800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.

Life of Pi was produced by Fox 2000 Pictures, Dune Entertainment, and Ingenious Media and made in United States of America. It was released on November 20, 2012, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $120 million, it went on to gross $609 million worldwide.

Director
Ang Lee
Writers
David Magee
Release date
November 20, 2012
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$120 million
Box office
$609 million
Production
Fox 2000 Pictures, Dune Entertainment, Ingenious Media
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Life of Pi cast & crew

Life of Pi was directed by Ang Lee and written by David Magee.

The cast features Suraj Sharma as Pi Patel, Irrfan Khan as Adult Pi Patel, Ayush Tandon as Pi Patel (11-12 Years), Gautam Belur as Pi Patel (5 Years), Adil Hussain as Santosh Patel, and Tabu as Gita Patel.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mychael Danna, cinematography is by Claudio Miranda, and it was produced by Gil Netter and David Womark.

Is Life of Pi worth watching?

Life of Pi holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 13,805 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.

At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy adventure and drama, Life of Pi is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Life of Pi

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Cast of Life of Pi

Suraj Sharma

Suraj Sharma

Pi Patel

Irrfan Khan

Irrfan Khan

Adult Pi Patel

Ayush Tandon

Ayush Tandon

Pi Patel (11-12 Years)

Gautam Belur

Gautam Belur

Pi Patel (5 Years)

Adil Hussain

Adil Hussain

Santosh Patel

Tabu

Tabu

Gita Patel

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Ayaan Khan

Ravi Patel (7 Years)

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Mohd Abbas Khaleeli

Ravi Patel (13-14 Years)

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Vibish Sivakumar

Ravi Patel (18-19 Years)

Rafe Spall

Rafe Spall

Writer

Gérard Depardieu

Gérard Depardieu

Cook

James Saito

James Saito

Older Insurance Investigator

Life of Pi — FAQs

Where can I watch Life of Pi in United States?

Life of Pi is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.

Is Life of Pi on HBO Max Amazon Channel?

Yes — Life of Pi is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.

What language is Life of Pi in?

Life of Pi is originally in English, with audio tracks including Japanese, Hindi, French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Life of Pi?

Life of Pi runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

What is Life of Pi rated?

Life of Pi is rated PG. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 13,805 ratings.

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