Life Is Sweet
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Criterion Channel.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about Life Is Sweet
Where can I watch Life Is Sweet in the United States?
Life Is Sweet is available to stream on Criterion Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Life Is Sweet for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Life Is Sweet needs a subscription to Criterion Channel, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for Life Is Sweet?
Life Is Sweet scores 7.0 on The Movie Database, 7.4 on IMDb, 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 73 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Life Is Sweet?
Life Is Sweet stars Alison Steadman, Jim Broadbent, Timothy Spall, Claire Skinner, and Jane Horrocks. Mike Leigh is the director.
How long is Life Is Sweet?
Life Is Sweet runs 1h 43m (103 minutes).
When did Life Is Sweet come out?
Life Is Sweet was released on March 22, 1991.
Which studio made Life Is Sweet?
Life Is Sweet was produced by British Screen, Thin Man Films, and Film4 Productions in the United Kingdom.
How much did Life Is Sweet make at the box office?
Life Is Sweet grossed $1,500,000 worldwide.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.