Life
Seen it?2015 | 112 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
In 1955, young photographer Dennis Stock develops a close bond with actor James Dean while shooting pictures of the rising Hollywood star.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide on a $12 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 71K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Anton Corbijn
- Robert PattinsonDennis Stock
- Dane DeHaanJames Dean
- Joel EdgertonJohn Morris
- Ben KingsleyJack Warner
- Kelly McCrearyEartha Kitt
- Kristian BruunRoger Love
- Lauren GallagherNatalie Wood
- Kendal RaeMessy Actress
- Alessandra MastronardiPier Angeli
- Stella SchnabelNorma