The Life Ahead
“The bonds we forge can change us forever.”
In seaside Italy, a Holocaust survivor with a daycare business takes in a 12-year-old street kid who recently robbed her.
Where to watch The Life Ahead in United States
Can I watch The Life Ahead in United States? Yes — you can stream The Life Ahead in United States on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
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Where is The Life Ahead 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 The Life Ahead
The Life Ahead is a 2020 Italian-language drama film directed by Edoardo Ponti. The cast is led by Sophia Loren, Ibrahima Gueye, Renato Carpentieri. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Life Ahead was produced by Palomar and Artemis Rising and made in Italy and United States of America. It was released on November 3, 2020, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Edoardo Ponti
- Writers
- Ugo Chiti, Edoardo Ponti, Fabio Natale
- Release date
- November 3, 2020
- OTT release
- November 13, 2020
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy, United States of America
- Production
- Palomar, Artemis Rising
The Life Ahead cast & crew
The Life Ahead was directed by Edoardo Ponti and written by Ugo Chiti, Edoardo Ponti, and Fabio Natale.
The cast features Sophia Loren as Madame Rosa, Ibrahima Gueye as Momo, Renato Carpentieri as Dr. Coen, Diego Iosif Pirvu as Iosif, Massimiliano Rossi as Ruspa, and Abril Zamora as Lola.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gabriel Yared, cinematography is by Angus Hudson, and it was produced by Nicola Serra and Carlo Degli Esposti.
Is The Life Ahead worth watching?
The Life Ahead holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 584 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Life Ahead is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Life Ahead
In United States, you can stream The Life Ahead on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on November 13, 2020.
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Cast of The Life Ahead
Sophia Loren
Madame Rosa
Ibrahima Gueye
Momo
Renato Carpentieri
Dr. Coen
Diego Iosif Pirvu
Iosif
Massimiliano Rossi
Ruspa
Abril Zamora
Lola
Babak Karimi
Mr. Hamil
Malich Cissé
Nala
Simone Surico
Babu
Nicola Valenzano
Molinari
Francesco Cassano
Carabiniere
The Life Ahead — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Life Ahead in United States?
The Life Ahead is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Life Ahead on Netflix?
Yes — The Life Ahead is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Life Ahead in?
The Life Ahead is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including Hebrew, Italian, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Life Ahead?
The Life Ahead runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is The Life Ahead rated?
The Life Ahead is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 584 ratings.
▸When did The Life Ahead release on OTT?
The Life Ahead became available digitally on November 13, 2020.
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