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Life Is Sweet

Seen it?

1991 | 103 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Captain Fantastic or The Kids Are All Right, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 48K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mike Leigh

  • Alison SteadmanWendy
  • Jim BroadbentAndy
  • Timothy SpallAubrey
  • Claire SkinnerNatalie
  • Jane HorrocksNicola
  • David ThewlisNicola's Lover
  • Moya BradyPaula
  • Stephen ReaPatsy
  • David NeilsonSteve
  • Harriet ThorpeCustomer