Life Itself · LeviOsa

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Life Itself · LeviOsa

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The only thing Roger loved more than movies.

Documentary2h 1m

🍅98%

🍅

98%

Tomatometer

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88%

Popcornmeter

7.5

TMDB

Storyline

The surprising and entertaining life of renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert (1942-2013): his early days as a freewheeling bachelor and Pulitzer Prize winner, his famously contentious partnership with Gene Siskel, his life-altering marriage, and his brave and transcendent battle with cancer.

Trailers

6 videos

Life Itself trailer thumbnail

UK Re-Release Trailer

Clip - Ava DuVernay

Clip - Ava DuVernay

Featurette

Featurette

Clip - Chaz Ebert

Clip - Chaz Ebert

Spot

Spot

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Details

DirectorSteve James

ReleasedJul 4, 2014

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideRUS

Studios

Kartemquin Films

CNN FilmsFilm RitesKatLei Productions

Cast

Stephen Stanton

Stephen Stanton

Roger Ebert (voice)

Roger Ebert

Roger Ebert

Self - Film Critic

Chaz Ebert

Chaz Ebert

Self - Ebert's Wife

Ramin Bahrani

Ramin Bahrani

Self - Filmmaker

Richard Corliss

Self - Film Critic

Nancy De Los Santos

Self - TV Producer

Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay

Self - Filmmaker

Bruce Elliot

Self - Ebert's Friend

Laura Emerick

Self - Journalist

Emil Evans

Self - Ebert's Step-Grandson

Raven Evans

Self - Ebert's Step-Granddaughter

Sonia Evans

Self - Ebert's Step-Daughter

Where to watch(NG)

Stream

Dox Amazon Channel

Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel

Rent / Buy

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

Google Play Movies

YouTube

Fandango At Home

FlixFling

Reviews

8 reviews · 7 critics

7 fresh · 0 rotten

Critics consensus

“Rich in detail and warmly affectionate, Life Itself offers a joyful yet poignant tribute to a critical cinematic legacy.”

98% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

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Michael Jones

RTShadow and ActSep 15, 2022

Unlike many of the films Mr. Ebert reviewed in his latter years, I never once felt manipulated.

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Jason Bailey

RTFlavorwireJun 18, 2016

No film in the festival is as critic-friendly; watching it, I finally understood how football players must feel about 'Brian's Song'.

D

David Stratton

RTThe AustralianJan 5, 2015

This is a sometimes painful but always inspiring tribute to one of the great members of our profession.

D

Danielle Solzman

RTSolzy at the MoviesDec 23, 2024

Life Itself introduces Rogert Ebert to a new generation and plays a role in ensuring that his legacy will never ever be forgotten.

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Information

Title

Life Itself

Released

Jul 4, 2014

Rated

R

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

2h 1m

Status

Released

Studios

Kartemquin Films, CNN Films

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