Life Is All You Get(1997)
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Life Is All You Get Synopsis
After he loses his job, his father, and his girlfriend, Jan's life is a shambles. Then suddenly he meets freakish street musician Vera, and a bittersweet romance unfolds...
Life Is All You Get (1997) is a romance, drama and comedy film directed by Wolfgang Becker, released on March 20, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Jürgen Vogel, Christiane Paul, Ricky Tomlinson and Christina Papamichou. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 45 ratings.
- Director:
- Wolfgang Becker
- Writers:
- Wolfgang Becker, Tom Tykwer
- Producers:
- Stefan Arndt
- Cinematographer:
- Martin Kukula
- Production:
- Senator Film, X Filme Creative Pool, ARTE, WDR
- Status:
- Released
Life Is All You Get Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jürgen Vogel
as Jan Nebel
Christiane Paul
as Vera
Ricky Tomlinson
as Buddy
- Christina Papamichou
Christina Papamichou
as Kristina
Martina Gedeck
as Lilo
Armin Rohde
as Harri
Rebecca Hessing
as Jenni
Meret Becker
as Moni
Andrea Sawatzki
as Sylvia
Heino Ferch
as Hoffmann
Ludger Pistor
as Bestatter
Richy Müller
as Theo
Key crew
Directed by Wolfgang Becker, written by Wolfgang Becker and Tom Tykwer, produced by Stefan Arndt.
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Life Is All You Get Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 45 ratings.
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Life Is All You Get – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Life Is All You Get online?
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Life Is All You Get (1997) is available to stream on Joyn Plus, Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel, HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Life Is All You Get?
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The main cast of Life Is All You Get (1997) includes Jürgen Vogel, Christiane Paul, Ricky Tomlinson, Christina Papamichou and Martina Gedeck. The film was directed by Wolfgang Becker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Life Is All You Get released?
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Life Is All You Get was released on March 20, 1997 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Life Is All You Get worth watching?
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Life Is All You Get (1997) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 45 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.