The Life Before Her Eyes
“Your life can change in an instant. That instant can last forever.”
Synopsis
As the 15th anniversary of a fatal high school shooting approaches, former pupil Diana McFee is haunted by memories of the tragedy. After losing her best friend Maureen in the attack, Diana has been profoundly affected by the incident - her seemingly perfect life shaped by the events of that day.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Life Before Her Eyes (2007) Official Trailer #1 - Evan Rachel Wood Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-04
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Uma Thurman
Diana
Evan Rachel Wood
Young Diana
Eva Amurri
Maureen
Gabrielle Brennan
Emma McFee
Brett Cullen
Paul McFee
Oscar Isaac
Marcus
Jack Gilpin
Mr. McClood
John Magaro
Michael Patrick
Nathalie Paulding
Amanda (Teen)
Maggie Lacey
Amanda (Adult)
Lynn Cohen
Sister Beatrice
Molly Price
Diana's Mother
Oliver Solomon
Detective
Anna Moore
Blonde Student
Isabel Keating
Maureen's Mother
Adam Chanler-Berat
Ryan
Tanner Cohen
Nate Witt
Sharon Washington
Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 2, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 13, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vadim Perelman
- Screenplay & Story
- Emil Stern, Laura Kasischke
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- The Life Before Her Eyes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Production Studios
- 2929 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vadim Perelman
Emil Stern, Laura Kasischke
James Horner
Paweł Edelman
David Baxter
Mark Cuban, Aimée Peyronnet, Vadim Perelman, Anthony Katagas, Marc Butan
Department Leadership Roster
Vadim Perelman
Director
Emil Stern
Writer
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Paweł Edelman
Director of Photography
Aimée Peyronnet
Producer
Vadim Perelman
Producer
Anthony Katagas
Producer
David Baxter
Editor
Maia Javan
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Life Before Her Eyes.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Life Before Her Eyes.
Coming of Age
Movies
Psychological-Thriller
df
fd
list0
Oscar Isaac Portfolio - Movies
Curated master portfolio of movies starring Oscar Isaac Portfolio - Movies. Updated frequently. Last updated September 26, 2026.
Similar Titles to The Life Before Her Eyes
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.3
7.4
6.3
7.4
6.1
6.0
5.8
6.6
7.5
5.6
6.4
6.5
7.1
7.0
7.6
5.8
6.1
7.3
5.7
6.2
More Like The Life Before Her Eyes
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Life Before Her Eyes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Life Before Her Eyes about?
As the 15th anniversary of a fatal high school shooting approaches, former pupil Diana McFee is haunted by memories of the tragedy. After losing her best friend Maureen in the attack, Diana has been profoundly affected by the incident - her seemingly perfect life shaped by the events of that day.
Who directed The Life Before Her Eyes?
The Life Before Her Eyes was directed by Vadim Perelman.
Who stars in The Life Before Her Eyes?
The principal cast of The Life Before Her Eyes includes Uma Thurman, Evan Rachel Wood, Eva Amurri, Gabrielle Brennan, Brett Cullen.
When was The Life Before Her Eyes released and how long is it?
The Life Before Her Eyes was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Life Before Her Eyes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Life Before Her Eyes was composed by James Horner.
Is The Life Before Her Eyes based on a book or true story?
The Life Before Her Eyes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Laura Kasischke".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Life Before Her Eyes?
The Life Before Her Eyes holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).