Life Is Sweet

Name: Life Is Sweet
Released: 1991-03-22
Rating: 7

7.0/10 (175)

·1991· 103 min

Director: Mike Leigh

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

Criterion Channel

Trailer

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

In brief

Life Is Sweet (1991) is a comedy, drama film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 175 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 43min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Life Is Sweet online?

Life Is Sweet is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Life Is Sweet?

Life Is Sweet runs 103 minutes (1h 43min).

What rating does Life Is Sweet have?

Life Is Sweet has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 175 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Life Is Sweet from?

Life Is Sweet was released in 1991.