Movie Backdrop

Life streaming

2015 Movie Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Germany, United States Drama, Biography 112 min Ages 14+

By: Anton Corbijn With: Joel Edgerton, Kelly McCreary, Peter Lucas, Ben Kingsley, Robert Pattinson

This movie chronicles the story behind the 1955 LIFE Magazine photo thread by Dennis Stock of then-rising star, James Dean, and gives us an inside look at some of Hollywood's most iconic images and into the life of a gifted, but troubled man.

Filmium rating

63%

Festival Achievements

Berlin International Film Festival 2015

Selections:

Berlinale Special 2015

Zurich Film Festival 2015

Selections:

Selection

Mood

Intimate

Introspective

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Reflective

Cast & Crew

Anton Corbijn

Luke Davies

Robert Pattinson

Peter Lucas

Joel Edgerton

Kristian Bruun

Dane DeHaan

Kelly McCreary

Ben Kingsley

Lauren Gallagher

Adaptation

Based On A True Story

Biographical

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Cinematic

Immersive

Intimate

Naturalistic

Realistic

Narrative Structure

Biographical

Character-Driven

Nonlinear

Pace

Contemplative

Deliberate

Measured

Reflective

Slow-Paced

Runtime

Long Runtime

Soundtrack

Ambient

Period-Appropriate Music

Score

Style

Biographical

Cinematic

Drama

Period Piece

Period-Piece

Time-Period

1950S

Mid-20Th Century

Post-War Era

Central Conflict

Artistic Ambition

Fame Pursuit

Personal Friendship

Characters

Dennis Stock

James Dean

Photographers

Ending

Ambiguous

Bittersweet

Reflective

Historical Context

1950S Hollywood

Fame Era

Post-War America

Key Plot Points

Career Moments

Friendship Development

Photo Assignment

Plot

Artist Friendship

Artistic Rivalry

Friendship

Hollywood

Influence

Photography

Setting

1950S

Indiana

Los Angeles

New York City

Shooting Location

Los Angeles

New York

Toronto

Theme

Artistic Influence

Artistic Pursuit

Friendship

Identity

Genre

Art Film

Biographical

Biographical Drama

Drama

Historical

Independent Film

Audiences

Adults

Art Enthusiasts

Biographical Drama Fans

Biography Fans

Film Enthusiasts

Hollywood History Lovers

Titles

Life

Life - la naissance d'une légende

Life - Um Retrato de James Dean

ディーン、君がいた瞬間（とき）

라이프

Critical Reception

Critic Praise

Mixed Reviews

Well-Acted

Festivals

Berlin International Film Festival

Deauville

Guanajuato

Ratings

Metacritic 59

Rotten Tomatoes 64%

Reception

Critical Acclaim

Festival Screenings

Film Festival Recognition

Mixed Reviews

Praised Performances

Production Countries

Australia

Canada

Germany

Uk

Usa

Release Year

2015

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