This Is My Life(1992)
It's 10pm. Do you know where your mother is?
This Is My Life Synopsis
Single mom Dottie Ingels sells cosmetics in a department store while dreaming of becoming a comedian. After she inherits some money, she decides to move to New York with her children Erica and Opal in order to begin a stand-up career in small bars. Dottie soon rises to stardom, but while she travels all over the USA, her daughters stay home lonely.
This Is My Life (1992) is a comedy and drama film directed by Nora Ephron, released on February 21, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Julie Kavner, Samantha Mathis, Gaby Hoffmann and Carrie Fisher. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Nora Ephron
- Writers:
- Nora Ephron, Delia Ephron, Meg Wolitzer
- Producers:
- Lynda Obst
- Cinematographer:
- Bobby Byrne
- Composer:
- Carly Simon
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
This Is My Life (1992) Trailer
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This Is My Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Julie Kavner
as Dottie Ingels
Samantha Mathis
as Erica Ingels
Gaby Hoffmann
as Opal Ingels
Carrie Fisher
as Claudia Curtis
Dan Aykroyd
as Arnold Moss
Bob Nelson
as Ed
Marita Geraghty
as Mia Jablon
Welker White
as Lynn
Caroline Aaron
as Martha Ingels
Kathy Najimy
as Angela
Danny Zorn
as Jordan Strang
Renée Lippin
as Arlene
Key crew
Directed by Nora Ephron, written by Nora Ephron, Delia Ephron and Meg Wolitzer, produced by Lynda Obst.
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This Is My Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 21 ratings.
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This Is My Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch This Is My Life online?
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This Is My Life (1992) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in This Is My Life?
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The main cast of This Is My Life (1992) includes Julie Kavner, Samantha Mathis, Gaby Hoffmann, Carrie Fisher and Dan Aykroyd. The film was directed by Nora Ephron. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was This Is My Life released?
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This Is My Life was released on February 21, 1992 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is This Is My Life worth watching?
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This Is My Life (1992) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 21 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 This Is My Life?
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Yes. The official This Is My Life trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.