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Movie

Life Is Sweet

1991 · R · 1h 43m

Directed by Mike Leigh

7.0

TMDB audience score
176 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

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  • Criterion Channel

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  • Google Play Movies
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  • Fandango At Home

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  • Fandango At Home

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Cast

  • Alison Steadman
    Wendy

  • Jim Broadbent
    Andy

  • Timothy Spall
    Aubrey

  • Claire Skinner
    Natalie

  • Jane Horrocks
    Nicola

  • David Thewlis
    Nicola's Lover

  • Moya Brady
    Paula

  • Stephen Rea
    Patsy

  • David Neilson
    Steve

  • Harriet Thorpe
    Customer

  • Paul Trussell
    Chef

  • Jack Thorpe-Baker
    Nigel