This Is My Life
“It's 10pm. Do you know where your mother is?”
Synopsis
Single mom Dottie Ingels sells cosmetics in a department store while dreaming of becoming a comedian. After she inherits some money, she decides to move to New York with her children Erica and Opal in order to begin a stand-up career in small bars. Dottie soon rises to stardom, but while she travels all over the USA, her daughters stay home lonely.
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This Is My Life (1992) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 2160p
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-04
Top Cast
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Julie Kavner
Dottie Ingels
Samantha Mathis
Erica Ingels
Gaby Hoffmann
Opal Ingels
Carrie Fisher
Claudia Curtis
Dan Aykroyd
Arnold Moss
Bob Nelson
Ed
Marita Geraghty
Mia Jablon
Welker White
Lynn
Caroline Aaron
Martha Ingels
Kathy Najimy
Angela
Danny Zorn
Jordan Strang
Renée Lippin
Arlene
Joy Behar
Ruby
Estelle Harris
Aunt Harriet
Sidney Armus
Morris Chesler
David Eisner
Oliver
Annie Golden
Marianne
Tim Blake Nelson
Dennis
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nora Ephron
- Screenplay & Story
- Nora Ephron, Delia Ephron, Meg Wolitzer
- Original Score
- Carly Simon
- Original Title
- This Is My Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nora Ephron
Nora Ephron, Delia Ephron, Meg Wolitzer
Carly Simon
Bobby Byrne
Robert M. Reitano
Patricia K. Meyer, Lynda Obst, Carole Isenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Nora Ephron
Director
Nora Ephron
Writer
Delia Ephron
Writer
Lynda Obst
Producer
Jeffrey Kurland
Costume Design
Robert M. Reitano
Editor
Bobby Byrne
Director of Photography
David Chapman
Production Design
Carly Simon
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 This Is My Life
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What is This Is My Life about?
Single mom Dottie Ingels sells cosmetics in a department store while dreaming of becoming a comedian. After she inherits some money, she decides to move to New York with her children Erica and Opal in order to begin a stand-up career in small bars. Dottie soon rises to stardom, but while she travels all over the USA, her daughters stay home lonely.
Who directed This Is My Life?
This Is My Life was directed by Nora Ephron.
Who stars in This Is My Life?
The principal cast of This Is My Life includes Julie Kavner, Samantha Mathis, Gaby Hoffmann, Carrie Fisher, Dan Aykroyd.
When was This Is My Life released and how long is it?
This Is My Life was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for This Is My Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Is My Life was composed by Carly Simon.
Is This Is My Life based on a book or true story?
This Is My Life is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Meg Wolitzer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for This Is My Life?
This Is My Life holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).