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The Life Before Her Eyes

2007·Movie·R·90 min·6.1(296)

Your life can change in an instant. That instant can last forever.

As the 15th anniversary of a fatal high school shooting approaches, former pupil Diana McFee is haunted by memories of the tragedy. After losing her best friend Maureen in the attack, Diana has been profoundly affected by the incident - her seemingly perfect life shaped by the events of that day.

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United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, KanopyAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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About The Life Before Her Eyes

The Life Before Her Eyes is a 2007 English-language thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Vadim Perelman. The cast is led by Uma Thurman, Evan Rachel Wood, Eva Amurri. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

The Life Before Her Eyes was produced by 2929 Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on September 8, 2007, and carries a R certification.

Director
Vadim Perelman
Writers
Emil Stern
Release date
September 8, 2007
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$8 million
Production
2929 Productions
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The Life Before Her Eyes cast & crew

The Life Before Her Eyes was directed by Vadim Perelman and written by Emil Stern.

The cast features Uma Thurman as Diana, Evan Rachel Wood as Young Diana, Eva Amurri as Maureen, Gabrielle Brennan as Emma McFee, Brett Cullen as Paul McFee, and Oscar Isaac as Marcus.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Horner, cinematography is by Paweł Edelman, and it was produced by Mark Cuban and Aimée Peyronnet.

Is The Life Before Her Eyes worth watching?

The Life Before Her Eyes holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 296 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.

At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy thriller, drama, and mystery, The Life Before Her Eyes is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Life Before Her Eyes

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Cast of The Life Before Her Eyes

Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman

Diana

Evan Rachel Wood

Evan Rachel Wood

Young Diana

Eva Amurri

Eva Amurri

Maureen

Gabrielle Brennan

Gabrielle Brennan

Emma McFee

Brett Cullen

Brett Cullen

Paul McFee

Oscar Isaac

Oscar Isaac

Marcus

Jack Gilpin

Jack Gilpin

Mr. McClood

John Magaro

John Magaro

Michael Patrick

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Nathalie Paulding

Amanda (Teen)

Maggie Lacey

Maggie Lacey

Amanda (Adult)

Lynn Cohen

Lynn Cohen

Sister Beatrice

Molly Price

Molly Price

Diana's Mother

The Life Before Her Eyes — FAQs

Where can I watch The Life Before Her Eyes in United States?

The Life Before Her Eyes is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy in United States.

Is The Life Before Her Eyes on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Life Before Her Eyes is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is The Life Before Her Eyes in?

The Life Before Her Eyes is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Life Before Her Eyes?

The Life Before Her Eyes runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).

What is The Life Before Her Eyes rated?

The Life Before Her Eyes is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 296 ratings.

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