The Good Life
Synopsis
A movie about the travails of Jason (Mark Webber), a young gas station attendant and movie projectionist living in Nebraska. His encounters with various social difficulties and with Frances (Zooey Deschanel), a beautiful and enigmatic young woman leads to dramatic changes and decisions in his life.
Top Cast
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Mark Webber
Jason Prayer
Zooey Deschanel
Frances
Harry Dean Stanton
Gus
Drea de Matteo
Dana
Patrick Fugit
Andrew
Chris Klein
Tad Tokas
Donal Logue
Daryll
Bruce McGill
Frank Jones
Bill Paxton
Robbie
Deborah Rush
Diane
Chris Basher
Bus Passenger
Michael Baxter
Fred
Michelle Boulet
Friend #1
Cory Cassidy
Tad's Friend
Sarah Constible
Terry
Darcy Fehr
Friend #2
Ernesto Griffith
Security Guard
Alicia Johnston
Anne
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Berra
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Berra
- Original Score
- Don Davis, Joel Peterson
- Original Title
- The Good Life
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- Farfalla Films, Fostoria Films, Buffalo Gal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Berra
Stephen Berra
Don Davis, Joel Peterson
Patrice Lucien Cochet
Sean Hubbert
Devin Sloane, Patrick Markey, Bill Paxton, Lance Sloane
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Berra
Director
Stephen Berra
Writer
Devin Sloane
Producer
Don Davis
Original Music Composer
Patrick Markey
Producer
Patrice Lucien Cochet
Director of Photography
Lance Sloane
Producer
Joel Peterson
Original Music Composer
Sean Hubbert
Editor
Gordon Wilding
Production Design
Rick Skene
Stunt Coordinator
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Good Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Good Life about?
A movie about the travails of Jason (Mark Webber), a young gas station attendant and movie projectionist living in Nebraska. His encounters with various social difficulties and with Frances (Zooey Deschanel), a beautiful and enigmatic young woman leads to dramatic changes and decisions in his life.
Who directed The Good Life?
The Good Life was directed by Stephen Berra.
Who stars in The Good Life?
The principal cast of The Good Life includes Mark Webber, Zooey Deschanel, Harry Dean Stanton, Drea de Matteo, Patrick Fugit.
When was The Good Life released and how long is it?
The Good Life was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Good Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Good Life was composed by Don Davis, Joel Peterson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Good Life?
The Good Life holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).