A Time to Live
Seen it?1985 | 95 min | Drama, TV Movie
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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. If you loved Beautiful Boy or Lorenzo's Oil, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
The problems of a mother who helps her son in his struggles against muscular dystrophy. From the true story of Peter and Mary-Lou Weisman.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Award: Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rick Wallace
- Liza MinnelliMary-Lou Weisman
- Jeffrey DeMunnLarry Weisman
- Swoosie KurtzPatricia
- Scott SchwartzAdam Weisman
- Corey HaimPeter Weisman
- Henry G. SandersFred
- Janine ManatisMangie
- Karen ShalloBetty Vehon
- Kurt ReisKurt Vehon
- Tre SmithJeff