
Life After Life
Seen it?1995 | 85 min | TV Movie, Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Leaves you with something to think about.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 25 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Leo Doyle, a convicted IRA murderer, is released into the community after 14 years in prison on a scheme to rehabilitate former terrorists. He soon finds that the ceasefire has robbed him of both purpose and identity. Relationships with his family are difficult and reach boiling point when they find that he has rekindled his affair with a former fiancee Roisin, now married with three children.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tim Fywell
- Lorcan CranitchLeo Doyle
- Ingrid CraigieMary Carlin
- Michelle FairleyRoisin Donaghy
- Robert DonavanMichael O'Neill
- Ian McElhinneyWorking out governor
- Bridget TurnerFrances Doyle
- Jonathan ArundelRonnie Mercer
- Des McAleerPaddy John O'Neill
- Trevor MooreBrendan Doyle
- John HewittMalachy Doyle