Life Is Beautiful (1997)
A whimsical father crafts an elaborate game to shield his son from the heartbreaking reality of a concentration camp.
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.
How intense is Life Is Beautiful?
Life Is Beautiful is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dark. Rated PG-13.
What Life Is Beautiful feels like
- Tone
- darkly comicheartwarmingmelancholywhimsical
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream Life Is Beautiful
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Is Life Is Beautiful for you?
Is Life Is Beautiful scary?
Only a little. Life Is Beautiful has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Life Is Beautiful gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Life Is Beautiful sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Life Is Beautiful OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Life Is Beautiful?
Life Is Beautiful runs 1h 56m.
Where can I stream Life Is Beautiful?
Life Is Beautiful is streaming on Paramount+ and MGM+.
Does Life Is Beautiful have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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