The Meaning of Life
Synopsis
A sprawling look at the evolution of humankind, over the course of a billion years.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Murwarid Abdiani
(voice)
Jaden Alexander
(voice)
Lance Anderson
(voice)
Karin Anger
(voice)
Laura Basler
(voice)
Kareem Battle
(voice)
Ross Beeley
(voice)
Margot Bercy
(voice)
Wendi Bergamini
(voice)
Wendy Campbell
(voice)
E. Simon Cavazos
(voice)
Dotty Chasse
(voice)
Stephanie Comer
(voice)
Kenneth J. Cook
(voice)
Linda Cook
(voice)
Sara Cushman
(voice)
Jennifer Damas
(voice)
Emily de Groot
(voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Sundance)
Festival / Special Debut
August 4, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Hertzfeldt
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Hertzfeldt
- Original Score
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Original Title
- The Meaning of Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Bitter Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Hertzfeldt
Don Hertzfeldt
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Don Hertzfeldt
Rebecca Moline
Don Hertzfeldt
Department Leadership Roster
Don Hertzfeldt
Writer
Don Hertzfeldt
Director
Rebecca Moline
Editor
Don Hertzfeldt
Producer
Don Hertzfeldt
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Meaning of Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Meaning of Life about?
A sprawling look at the evolution of humankind, over the course of a billion years.
Who directed The Meaning of Life?
The Meaning of Life was directed by Don Hertzfeldt.
Who stars in The Meaning of Life?
The principal cast of The Meaning of Life includes Murwarid Abdiani, Jaden Alexander, Lance Anderson, Karin Anger, Laura Basler.
When was The Meaning of Life released and how long is it?
The Meaning of Life was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Meaning of Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Meaning of Life was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.