How I Live Now
Seen it?2013 | 101 min | Drama, Romance, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a solid box office hit. 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 sci-fi fans. If you loved Lost Horizon, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
An American girl, sent to the English countryside to stay with relatives, finds love and purpose while fighting for her survival as war envelops the world around her.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 271K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kevin Macdonald
- Saoirse RonanDaisy Ryback
- George MacKayEddie
- Tom HollandIsaac
- Harley BirdPiper
- Danny McEvoyJoe
- Anna ChancellorAunt Penn
- Corey JohnsonConsular Official
- Darren MorfittSergeant
- Sabrina DickensGuerilla Soldier Girlfriend
- Stella GonetMrs. McEvoy