A Life Less Ordinary(1997)
Kidnapping. Blackmail. Extortion. Karaoke. What some people will do for love.
A Life Less Ordinary Synopsis
A couple of angels, O'Reilly and Jackson, are sent to Earth to make sure that their next supervised love-connection succeeds. They follow Celine, a spoiled rich girl who has just accidentally shot a suitor and, due to a misunderstanding, is kidnapped by janitor Robert. Although Celine quickly frees herself, she stays with Robert for thrills. O'Reilly and Jackson pursue, hoping to unite the prospective lovers.
A Life Less Ordinary (1997) is a fantasy, comedy and romance film directed by Danny Boyle, released on October 24, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Ewan McGregor, Cameron Diaz, Holly Hunter and Delroy Lindo. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 512 ratings.
- Director:
- Danny Boyle
- Writers:
- John Hodge
- Producers:
- Andrew Macdonald
- Cinematographer:
- Brian Tufano
- Composer:
- David Arnold
- Production:
- Figment Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Revenue:
- $14,633,270
- Status:
- Released
A Life Less Ordinary (1997) Trailer
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A Life Less Ordinary Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ewan McGregor
as Robert Lewis
Cameron Diaz
as Celine Naville
Holly Hunter
as O'Reilly
Delroy Lindo
as Jackson
Ian Holm
as Mr. Naville
Maury Chaykin
as Tod Johnson
Dan Hedaya
as Gabriel
Stanley Tucci
as Elliot Zweikel
Ian McNeice
as Mayhew
Tony Shalhoub
as Al
Christopher Gorham
as Walt
- Anne Cullimore Decker
Anne Cullimore Decker
as Violet Eldred Gesteten
Key crew
Directed by Danny Boyle, written by John Hodge, produced by Andrew Macdonald.
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A Life Less Ordinary Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 512 ratings.
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A Life Less Ordinary – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Life Less Ordinary online?
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A Life Less Ordinary (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A Life Less Ordinary?
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The main cast of A Life Less Ordinary (1997) includes Ewan McGregor, Cameron Diaz, Holly Hunter, Delroy Lindo and Ian Holm. The film was directed by Danny Boyle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Life Less Ordinary released?
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A Life Less Ordinary was released on October 24, 1997 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is A Life Less Ordinary worth watching?
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A Life Less Ordinary (1997) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 512 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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