Life
“From rebel to icon”
Synopsis
In 1955, young photographer Dennis Stock develops a close bond with actor James Dean while shooting pictures of the rising Hollywood star.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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LIFE - OFFICIAL UK TRAILER [HD] - ROBERT PATTINSON, DANE DEHAANOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-08-13
Top Cast
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Robert Pattinson
Dennis Stock
Dane DeHaan
James Dean
Joel Edgerton
John Morris
Ben Kingsley
Jack Warner
Kelly McCreary
Eartha Kitt
Kristian Bruun
Roger Love
Lauren Gallagher
Natalie Wood
Kendal Rae
Messy Actress
Alessandra Mastronardi
Pier Angeli
Stella Schnabel
Norma
Peter Lucas
Nicholas Ray
Drew Leger
Boyfriend
Jason Blicker
Journalist
Emily Hurson
Publicity Trooper
Emma Pedersen
John Morris's Secretary
Allison Brennan
Jack Warner's Assistant
Philip Maurice Hayes
Marshall
Jessica Rose
Rodney
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 4, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 11, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.1x
-$10.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anton Corbijn
- Screenplay & Story
- Luke Davies
- Original Score
- Owen Pallett
- Original Title
- Life
- Country of Origin
- Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- See-Saw Films, Barry Films, First Generation Films, Film4 Productions, Screen Australia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anton Corbijn
Luke Davies
Owen Pallett
Charlotte Bruus Christensen
Nick Fenton
Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Christina Piovesan, Ross Jacobson, Mark Slone
Department Leadership Roster
Iain Canning
Producer
Anton Corbijn
Director
Luke Davies
Writer
Emile Sherman
Producer
Christina Piovesan
Producer
Anastasia Masaro
Production Design
Gersha Phillips
Costume Design
Owen Pallett
Original Music Composer
Charlotte Bruus Christensen
Director of Photography
Nick Fenton
Editor
Wolfgang Müller
Producer
Benito Mueller
Producer
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 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Life about?
In 1955, young photographer Dennis Stock develops a close bond with actor James Dean while shooting pictures of the rising Hollywood star.
Who directed Life?
Life was directed by Anton Corbijn.
Who stars in Life?
The principal cast of Life includes Robert Pattinson, Dane DeHaan, Joel Edgerton, Ben Kingsley, Kelly McCreary.
When was Life released and how long is it?
Life was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Life?
Life had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $1.2M at the worldwide box office (0.1 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life was composed by Owen Pallett.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Life?
Life holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).