Life Is Beautiful
"An unforgettable fable that proves love, family and imagination conquer all."
Originally released in 1997. Life Is Beautiful is a comedy/drama film. directed by Roberto Benigni.
Starring Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, and Giorgio Cantarini
Synopsis
A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to a concentration camp during World War II. While locked up he tries to convince his son that the whole thing is just a game.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
8.4/10
Excellent (13,748 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$230.1M
11.5x return
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $230,098,753
Production Companies
- Mario e Vittorio Cecchi Gori - C.E.I.A.D.
- Melampo Cinematografica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life Is Beautiful about?
A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to ...
Who directed Life Is Beautiful?
Life Is Beautiful was directed by Roberto Benigni.
How long is Life Is Beautiful?
Life Is Beautiful has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Life Is Beautiful released?
Life Is Beautiful was released on December 20, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Life Is Beautiful?
The main cast of Life Is Beautiful includes Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano, Sergio Bini Bustric.
Is Life Is Beautiful worth watching?
Life Is Beautiful has a user rating of 8.4/10 based on 13,748 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.