Life Itself
“Life will surprise you”
Synopsis
As a young New York couple goes from college romance to marriage and the birth of their first child, the unexpected twists of their journey create reverberations that echo over continents and through lifetimes.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Life Itself - "Life" Trailer | In Theatres September 21Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-07
Top Cast
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Oscar Isaac
Will Dempsey
Olivia Wilde
Abby Dempsey
Annette Bening
Dr. Cait Morris
Antonio Banderas
Vincent Saccione
Samuel L. Jackson
Self
Olivia Cooke
Dylan Dempsey
Mandy Patinkin
Irwin Dempsey
Jean Smart
Linda Dempsey
Sergio Peris-Mencheta
Javier González
Laia Costa
Isabel Díaz
Àlex Monner
Rodrigo González Díaz
Isabel Durant
Shari Dickstein
Lorenza Izzo
Elena Dempsey-González
Jake Robinson
Henry / Hero
Adrián Marrero
Rodrigo (7-10 Years Old)
Kya Kruse
Young Dylan
Charlie Thurston
Jack
Gabby Bryan
Elizabeth
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 91 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 21, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 21, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 18, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.8x
-$2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Fogelman
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Fogelman
- Original Score
- Federico Jusid
- Original Title
- Life Itself
- Country of Origin
- Spain, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8M
- Production Studios
- FilmNation Entertainment, Nostromo Pictures, Temple Hill Entertainment, 17-28 Black Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Fogelman
Dan Fogelman
Federico Jusid
Brett Pawlak
Julie Monroe
Alison Cohen, Marty Bowen, Glen Basner, Adrián Guerra, Milan Popelka
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Fogelman
Director
Melissa Toth
Costume Design
Julie Monroe
Editor
Asaf Yeger
Visual Effects Supervisor
Federico Jusid
Original Music Composer
Vico Sharabani
Visual Effects Supervisor
Marty Bowen
Producer
Gerald Sullivan
Production Design
Wyck Godfrey
Producer
Aaron Ryder
Producer
Brett Pawlak
Director of Photography
Jean-François Ferland
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dan Fogelman
Writer
Chris Cenatiempo
Stunt Coordinator
Brian Smyj
Stunt Coordinator
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Life Itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Itself
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Life Itself about?
As a young New York couple goes from college romance to marriage and the birth of their first child, the unexpected twists of their journey create reverberations that echo over continents and through lifetimes.
Who directed Life Itself?
Life Itself was directed by Dan Fogelman.
Who stars in Life Itself?
The principal cast of Life Itself includes Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde, Annette Bening, Antonio Banderas, Samuel L. Jackson.
When was Life Itself released and how long is it?
Life Itself was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of Life Itself?
Life Itself had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $8M at the worldwide box office (0.8 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Life Itself?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life Itself was composed by Federico Jusid.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Life Itself?
Life Itself holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).