Life Is Sweet(1991)
Life Is Sweet Synopsis
Just north of London live Wendy, Andy, and their twenty-something twins, Natalie and Nicola. Wendy clerks in a shop, Andy is a cook who forever puts off home remodeling projects, Natalie is a plumber and Nicola is jobless. This film is about how they interact and play out family, conflict and love.
Life Is Sweet (1991) is a comedy and drama film directed by Mike Leigh, released on March 22, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Alison Steadman, Jim Broadbent, Timothy Spall and Claire Skinner. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 175 ratings.
- Director:
- Mike Leigh
- Writers:
- Mike Leigh
- Producers:
- Simon Channing Williams
- Cinematographer:
- Dick Pope
- Composer:
- Rachel Portman
- Production:
- British Screen, Thin Man Films, Film4 Productions
- Revenue:
- $1,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Life Is Sweet (1991) Trailer
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Life Is Sweet Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Life Is Sweet.
Film4 Trailer
Trailer
Three Reasons: Life Is Sweet
Featurette
Life Is Sweet - Mike Leigh Commentary
Featurette
Life Is Sweet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alison Steadman
as Wendy
Jim Broadbent
as Andy
Timothy Spall
as Aubrey
Claire Skinner
as Natalie
Jane Horrocks
as Nicola
David Thewlis
as Nicola's Lover
Moya Brady
as Paula
Stephen Rea
as Patsy
David Neilson
as Steve
Harriet Thorpe
as Customer
Paul Trussell
as Chef
Jack Thorpe-Baker
as Nigel
Key crew
Directed by Mike Leigh, written by Mike Leigh, produced by Simon Channing Williams.
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Life Is Sweet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 175 ratings.
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Life Is Sweet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Life Is Sweet online?
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Life Is Sweet (1991) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Life Is Sweet?
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The main cast of Life Is Sweet (1991) includes Alison Steadman, Jim Broadbent, Timothy Spall, Claire Skinner and Jane Horrocks. The film was directed by Mike Leigh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Life Is Sweet released?
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Life Is Sweet was released on March 22, 1991 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Life Is Sweet worth watching?
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Life Is Sweet (1991) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 175 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Life Is Sweet?
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