Life Is Sweet
Synopsis
Just north of London live Wendy, Andy, and their twenty-something twins, Natalie and Nicola. Wendy clerks in a shop, Andy is a cook who forever puts off home remodeling projects, Natalie is a plumber and Nicola is jobless. This film is about how they interact and play out family, conflict and love.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 24, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 16, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Leigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Leigh
- Original Score
- Julian Wastall, Rachel Portman
- Original Title
- Life Is Sweet
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Thin Man Films, Film Four International, British Screen Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Leigh
Mike Leigh
Julian Wastall, Rachel Portman
Dick Pope
Jon Gregory
Simon Channing Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Brayham
Stunt Coordinator
Mike Leigh
Writer
Mike Leigh
Director
Jon Gregory
Editor
Lindy Hemming
Costume Design
Dick Pope
Director of Photography
Alison Chitty
Production Design
Simon Channing Williams
Producer
Rachel Portman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Is Sweet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Life Is Sweet about?
Just north of London live Wendy, Andy, and their twenty-something twins, Natalie and Nicola. Wendy clerks in a shop, Andy is a cook who forever puts off home remodeling projects, Natalie is a plumber and Nicola is jobless. This film is about how they interact and play out family, conflict and love.
Who directed Life Is Sweet?
Life Is Sweet was directed by Mike Leigh.
Who stars in Life Is Sweet?
The principal cast of Life Is Sweet includes Alison Steadman, Jim Broadbent, Timothy Spall, Claire Skinner, Jane Horrocks.
When was Life Is Sweet released and how long is it?
Life Is Sweet was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did Life Is Sweet make at the box office?
Life Is Sweet grossed $1.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Life Is Sweet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life Is Sweet was composed by Julian Wastall, Rachel Portman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Life Is Sweet?
Life Is Sweet holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).