My Life So Far
“Imagine a summer in paradise with nothing to do except everything your heart desires.”
Synopsis
A memoir of the lives of a family growing up on a post World War I British estate headed up by a strong disciplinarian, her daughter, her inventor husband, their ten year old son and his older sister. Through the household comes a number of suitors hoping to impress the young woman, including an aviator. When the elder woman's son shows up at the estate with his French fiancé, everything gets thrown into turmoil. The young boy takes a sudden interest in her sexual allure and his father is disturbed by his own non-Victorian feelings.
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Colin Firth
Edward Pettigrew
Rosemary Harris
Gamma MacIntosh
Irène Jacob
Aunt Heloise
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Moira 'Mumsie' Pettigrew
Malcolm McDowell
Uncle Morris MacIntosh
Robert Norman
Fraser Pettigrew
Tchéky Karyo
Gabriel Chenoux
Kelly Macdonald
Elspeth Pettigrew
Roddy McDonald
Rollo
Daniel Baird
Finlay
Jennifer Fergie
Brenda Pettigrew
Kristin Smith
Meg
Moray Hunter
Jim Skelly
Brendan Gleeson
Jim Menzies
Sean Scanlan
Andrew Burns
John Bett
Uncle Crawford
Anne Lacey
Aunt Eunice
Paul Young
Doctor Gebbie
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugh Hudson
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Donald
- Original Score
- Howard Blake
- Original Title
- My Life So Far
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Enigma Productions, Hudson Film, Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugh Hudson
Simon Donald
Howard Blake
Bernard Lutic
Thomas Scott
Eddie Dick, Paul Webster, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, David Puttnam
Department Leadership Roster
Hugh Hudson
Director
Simon Donald
Screenplay
Howard Blake
Original Music Composer
Bernard Lutic
Director of Photography
Andy Harris
Production Design
Thomas Scott
Editor
David Puttnam
Producer
Steve Norris
Producer
Emma Porteous
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is My Life So Far about?
A memoir of the lives of a family growing up on a post World War I British estate headed up by a strong disciplinarian, her daughter, her inventor husband, their ten year old son and his older sister. Through the household comes a number of suitors hoping to impress the young woman, including an aviator. When the elder woman's son shows up at the estate with his French fiancé, everything gets thrown into turmoil. The young boy takes a sudden interest in her sexual allure and his father is disturbed by his own non-Victorian feelings.
Who directed My Life So Far?
My Life So Far was directed by Hugh Hudson.
Who stars in My Life So Far?
The principal cast of My Life So Far includes Colin Firth, Rosemary Harris, Irène Jacob, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Malcolm McDowell.
When was My Life So Far released and how long is it?
My Life So Far was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for My Life So Far?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Life So Far was composed by Howard Blake.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Life So Far?
My Life So Far holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).