A Little Life
Synopsis
Following four college friends in New York City: aspiring actor Willem, successful architect Malcolm, struggling artist JB, and prodigious lawyer Jude. As ambition, addiction, and pride threaten to pull the group apart, they always find themselves bound by their love for Jude and the mysteries of his past. But when those secrets come to light, they finally learn that to know Jude St Francis is to understand the limitless potential of love in the face of life.
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A LITTLE LIFE Official Cinema TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-17
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivo van Hove
- Screenplay & Story
- Koen Tachelet, Hanya Yanagihara, Ivo van Hove
- Original Title
- A Little Life
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 39m
- Production Studios
- Playful Productions, Trafalgar Releasing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivo van Hove
Koen Tachelet, Hanya Yanagihara, Ivo van Hove
Department Leadership Roster
Koen Tachelet
Writer
Ivo van Hove
Writer
Ivo van Hove
Director
Hanya Yanagihara
Writer
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Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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What is A Little Life about?
Following four college friends in New York City: aspiring actor Willem, successful architect Malcolm, struggling artist JB, and prodigious lawyer Jude. As ambition, addiction, and pride threaten to pull the group apart, they always find themselves bound by their love for Jude and the mysteries of his past. But when those secrets come to light, they finally learn that to know Jude St Francis is to understand the limitless potential of love in the face of life.
Who directed A Little Life?
A Little Life was directed by Ivo van Hove.
Who stars in A Little Life?
The principal cast of A Little Life includes James Norton, Luke Thompson, Omari Douglas, Zach Wyatt, Elliot Cowan.
When was A Little Life released and how long is it?
A Little Life was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 3h 39m.
Is A Little Life based on a book or true story?
A Little Life is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hanya Yanagihara".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Little Life?
A Little Life holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).