Life During Wartime
“The scars of the past haunt us, even in our quest for redemption.”
Synopsis
Friends, family, and lovers struggle to find love, forgiveness, and meaning in an almost war-torn world riddled with comedy and pathos.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-05-19
Top Cast
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Shirley Henderson
Joy Jordan
Michael Kenneth Williams
Allen
Ally Sheedy
Helen Jordan
Paul Reubens
Andy Kornbluth
Allison Janney
Trish Maplewood
Michael Lerner
Harvey
Dylan Riley Snyder
Timmy Maplewood
Ciarán Hinds
Bill Maplewood
Renée Taylor
Mona Jordan
Charlotte Rampling
Jacqueline
Rich Pecci
Mark
Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
Billy Maplewood
Gaby Hoffmann
Wanda
Emma Hinz
Chloe Maplewood
Rebecca Chiles
Hostess
Gabriel Quilichini
Waiter
Carmen Marie Colón Mejía
Sarah
Fernando Samalot
Eddie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 23, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 1, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$745K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.17x
-$3.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Todd Solondz
- Screenplay & Story
- Todd Solondz
- Original Title
- Life During Wartime
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $4.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $745K
- Production Studios
- Werc Werk Works
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Todd Solondz
Todd Solondz
Edward Lachman
Kevin Messman
Derrick Tseng, Christine K. Walker, Elizabeth Redleaf, Mike S. Ryan
Department Leadership Roster
Todd Solondz
Writer
Todd Solondz
Director
Derrick Tseng
Producer
Christine K. Walker
Producer
Roshelle Berliner
Production Design
Kevin Messman
Editor
Catherine George
Costume Design
Edward Lachman
Director of Photography
Lucien Harriot
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life During Wartime
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Life During Wartime about?
Friends, family, and lovers struggle to find love, forgiveness, and meaning in an almost war-torn world riddled with comedy and pathos.
Who directed Life During Wartime?
Life During Wartime was directed by Todd Solondz.
Who stars in Life During Wartime?
The principal cast of Life During Wartime includes Shirley Henderson, Michael Kenneth Williams, Ally Sheedy, Paul Reubens, Allison Janney.
When was Life During Wartime released and how long is it?
Life During Wartime was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Life During Wartime?
Life During Wartime had a reported production budget of $4.5M and grossed $745K at the worldwide box office (0.17 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Life During Wartime?
Life During Wartime holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).