Life Is Sweet(1991)
Overview
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.
Director
Mike Leigh
Studio
Film Four International
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Alison Steadman
as Wendy
Jim Broadbent
as Andy
Timothy Spall
as Aubrey
Claire Skinner
as Natalie
Jane Horrocks
as Nicola
David Thewlis
as Nicola's Lover
Moya Brady
as Paula
Stephen Rea
as Patsy
David Neilson
as Steve
Harriet Thorpe
as Customer
Paul Trussell
as Chef
Jack Thorpe-Baker
as Nigel
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Film Four International • British Screen • Thin Man Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Life Is Sweet?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Life Is Sweet (1991).
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 plumber and Nicola is jobless. This film is about how they interact and play out family, conflict and love.
Who directed Life Is Sweet?▼
Life Is Sweet was directed by Mike Leigh and released in 1991. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is Life Is Sweet?▼
Life Is Sweet has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in Life Is Sweet?▼
The cast of Life Is Sweet includes Alison Steadman as Wendy, Jim Broadbent as Andy, Timothy Spall as Aubrey, Claire Skinner as Natalie, Jane Horrocks as Nicola and more.
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