The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
Seen it?2004 | 122 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won 9 Emmys, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
The turbulent personal and professional life of actor Peter Sellers (1925-1980), from his beginnings as a comic performer on BBC Radio to his huge success as one of the greatest film comedians of all time; an obsessive artist so dedicated to his work that neglected his loved ones and sacrificed part of his own personality to convincingly create that of his many memorable characters.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
69% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 9 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie and 5 more. Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Miniseries or Television Film, Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film. Won 1 SAG Award: Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Picture Made for Television. Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of America Awards: David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television. Won 1 PGA Award: Producers Guild of America Awards: David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television. Also nominated for 7 more Emmys, 1 more Golden Globe and 1 more SAG Award. Plus 11 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 78K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Hopkins
- Geoffrey RushPeter Sellers
- Charlize TheronBritt Ekland
- John LithgowBlake Edwards
- Miriam MargolyesPeg Sellers
- Stephen FryMaurice Woodruff
- Stanley TucciStanley Kubrick
- Emily WatsonAnne Sellers
- Henry GoodmanDennis Selinger
- Steve PembertonHarry Secombe
- Sonia AquinoSophia Loren