Life Is Sweet movie poster

Life Is Sweet

November 15, 1990 1h 43m 7.0/10 (171 votes)

Originally released in 1990. Life Is Sweet is a comedy/drama film. directed by Mike Leigh.

Starring Alison Steadman, Jim Broadbent, and Timothy Spall

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 15, 1990 35 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (171 votes)
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Box Office $1.5M Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$1,500,000

Production Companies

  • Film Four International
  • British Screen
  • Thin Man Films

Frequently Asked Questions

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 plumb...

Who directed Life Is Sweet?

Life Is Sweet was directed by Mike Leigh.

How long is Life Is Sweet?

Life Is Sweet has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was Life Is Sweet released?

Life Is Sweet was released on November 15, 1990 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Life Is Sweet?

The main cast of Life Is Sweet includes Alison Steadman, Jim Broadbent, Timothy Spall, Claire Skinner, Jane Horrocks.

Is Life Is Sweet worth watching?

Life Is Sweet has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 171 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.