Life Itself(2014)
The only thing Roger loved more than movies.
Life Itself Synopsis
The surprising and entertaining life of renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert (1942-2013): his early days as a freewheeling bachelor and Pulitzer Prize winner, his famously contentious partnership with Gene Siskel, his life-altering marriage, and his brave and transcendent battle with cancer.
Life Itself (2014) is a documentary film directed by Steve James, released on July 4, 2014 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Stephen Stanton, Roger Ebert, Chaz Ebert and Ramin Bahrani. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 375 ratings.
- Director:
- Steve James
- Producers:
- Paula DuPré Pesmen, Garrett Basch, Steve James
- Cinematographer:
- Dana Kupper
- Composer:
- Joshua Abrams
- Production:
- Kartemquin Films, CNN Films, Film Rites, KatLei Productions
- Status:
- Released
Life Itself (2014) Trailer
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Life Itself Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Life Itself.
UK Re-Release Trailer
Trailer
Official Trailer
Trailer
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Teaser
Clip - Ava DuVernay
Clip
Clip - Chaz Ebert
Clip
Featurette
Featurette
Life Itself Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stephen Stanton
as Roger Ebert (voice)
Roger Ebert
as Self - Film Critic
Chaz Ebert
as Self - Ebert's Wife
Ramin Bahrani
as Self - Filmmaker
- Richard Corliss
Richard Corliss
as Self - Film Critic
- Nancy De Los Santos
Nancy De Los Santos
as Self - TV Producer
Ava DuVernay
as Self - Filmmaker
- Bruce Elliot
Bruce Elliot
as Self - Ebert's Friend
- Laura Emerick
Laura Emerick
as Self - Journalist
- Emil Evans
Emil Evans
as Self - Ebert's Step-Grandson
- Raven Evans
Raven Evans
as Self - Ebert's Step-Granddaughter
- Sonia Evans
Sonia Evans
as Self - Ebert's Step-Daughter
Key crew
Directed by Steve James, produced by Paula DuPré Pesmen, Garrett Basch and Steve James.
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Life Itself Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 375 ratings.
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Life Itself – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Life Itself online?
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Life Itself (2014) is available to stream on Philo, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Life Itself?
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The main cast of Life Itself (2014) includes Stephen Stanton, Roger Ebert, Chaz Ebert, Ramin Bahrani and Richard Corliss. The film was directed by Steve James. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Life Itself released?
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Life Itself was released on July 4, 2014 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is Life Itself worth watching?
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Life Itself (2014) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 375 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Life Itself?
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Yes. The official Life Itself trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.