Life Is Beautiful (1997)
La vita è bella
Overview
A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to a concentration camp during World War II. While locked up he tries to convince his son that the whole thing is just a game.
Where to watch Life Is Beautiful
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Paramount Plus, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Google Play Movies +2 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | YouTube Free | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | — | — |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | — | Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video | — |
| Germany | Magenta TV+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, maxdome, Rakuten TV +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, maxdome, Rakuten TV |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video +3 | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Amazon Video, Pathé Home +2 |
| Spain | Tivify | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Life Is Beautiful in 37 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Life Is Beautiful about?
A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to a concentration camp during World War II. While locked up he tries to convince his son that the whole thing is just a game. Life Is Beautiful is a Comedy, Drama movie, released on 1997-12-20, runtime 116 minutes.
Is Life Is Beautiful worth watching?
TMDB users rate Life Is Beautiful 8.4 out of 10 from 14,384 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Life Is Beautiful?
In the United States, Life Is Beautiful streams on Paramount Plus, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Roberto Benigni
Cast
- Roberto Benigni as Guido
- Nicoletta Braschi as Dora
- Giorgio Cantarini as Giosué
- Giustino Durano as Zio
- Sergio Bini Bustric as Ferruccio
- Marisa Paredes as Dora's Mother
- Horst Buchholz as Doctor Lessing
- Lidia Alfonsi as Mrs. Guicciardini
- Giuliana Lojodice as School Principal
- Amerigo Fontani as Rodolfo
- Pietro De Silva as Bartolomeo
- Francesco Guzzo as Vittorino
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Sources
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