Life During Wartime
Seen it?2010 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (68% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Darkly funny.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Friends, family, and lovers struggle to find love, forgiveness, and meaning in an almost war-torn world riddled with comedy and pathos.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$745K worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 72K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Todd Solondz
- Shirley HendersonJoy Jordan
- Michael Kenneth WilliamsAllen
- Ally SheedyHelen Jordan
- Paul ReubensAndy Kornbluth
- Allison JanneyTrish Maplewood
- Michael LernerHarvey
- Dylan Riley SnyderTimmy Maplewood
- Ciarán HindsBill Maplewood
- Renée TaylorMona Jordan
- Charlotte RamplingJacqueline