Private Life
Richard and Rachel, a couple in the throes of infertility, try to maintain their marriage as they descend deeper and deeper into the insular world of assisted reproduction and domestic adoption.
Where to watch Private Life in United States
Netflix
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Where is Private Life streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Private Life
Private Life is a 2018 English-language drama and comedy film directed by Tamara Jenkins. The cast is led by Paul Giamatti, Kathryn Hahn, Kayli Carter. It has a runtime of 2h 4m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Private Life was produced by Likely Story and made in United States of America. It was released on October 5, 2018.
- Director
- Tamara Jenkins
- Writers
- Tamara Jenkins
- Release date
- October 5, 2018
- OTT release
- October 5, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Likely Story
Private Life cast & crew
Private Life was directed by Tamara Jenkins and written by Tamara Jenkins.
The cast features Paul Giamatti as Richard Grimes, Kathryn Hahn as Rachel Biegler, Kayli Carter as Sadie Barrett, Molly Shannon as Cynthia Grimes, John Carroll Lynch as Charlie Grimes, and Desmin Borges as Sam.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Christos Voudouris and it was produced by Stefanie Azpiazu and Anthony Bregman.
Is Private Life worth watching?
Private Life holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 417 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 4m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and comedy, Private Life is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Private Life
In United States, you can stream Private Life on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on October 5, 2018.
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Cast of Private Life
Paul Giamatti
Richard Grimes
Kathryn Hahn
Rachel Biegler
Kayli Carter
Sadie Barrett
Molly Shannon
Cynthia Grimes
John Carroll Lynch
Charlie Grimes
Desmin Borges
Sam
Denis O'Hare
Dr. Dordick
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Beth
Emily Robinson
Charlotte Grimes
Tracee Chimo
Caroline
Amaya Press
Trick or Treat Girl
Francesca Root-Dodson
Fiona
Private Life — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Private Life in United States?
Private Life is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Private Life on Netflix?
Yes — Private Life is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Private Life in?
Private Life is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Private Life?
Private Life runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
▸What is Private Life rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 417 ratings.
▸When did Private Life release on OTT?
Private Life became available digitally on October 5, 2018.
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