Movie

Life Is Sweet

★ 7.0(174)19911h 43m

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Good to know

Director: Mike Leigh
Release date: 1991-03-22
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Box office: $1,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: British Screen

Life Is Sweet — trailer

About Life Is Sweet

Life Is Sweet is a 1991 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Mike Leigh, starring Alison Steadman, Jim Broadbent and Timothy Spall. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 174 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Life Is Sweet in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Alison Steadman

Wendy

Jim Broadbent

Andy

Timothy Spall

Aubrey

Claire Skinner

Natalie

Jane Horrocks

Nicola

David Thewlis

Nicola's Lover

Moya Brady

Paula

Stephen Rea

Patsy

David Neilson

Steve

Harriet Thorpe

Customer

Paul Trussell

Chef

Jack Thorpe-Baker

Nigel

Themes & keywords

bulimiacaravaneccentricfoodworking classclass differencestwinsrebellious daughtereating disorder

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Life Is Sweet in Australia?+

Life Is Sweet is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Life Is Sweet on Netflix?+

Life Is Sweet is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Life Is Sweet?+

Life Is Sweet has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in Life Is Sweet?+

Life Is Sweet stars Alison Steadman, Jim Broadbent, Timothy Spall, Claire Skinner and Jane Horrocks.

When did Life Is Sweet come out?+

Life Is Sweet is a 1991 movie directed by Mike Leigh.

What genre is Life Is Sweet?+

Life Is Sweet is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Life Is Sweet?+

Life Is Sweet was directed by Mike Leigh.