A Life Less Ordinary movie poster

A Life Less Ordinary

"Kidnapping. Blackmail. Extortion. Karaoke. What some people will do for love."

October 24, 1997 1h 43m 6.1/10 (481 votes)

Originally released in 1997. A Life Less Ordinary is a fantasy/comedy film. directed by Danny Boyle.

Starring Ewan McGregor, Cameron Diaz, and Holly Hunter

Synopsis

A couple of angels, O'Reilly and Jackson, are sent to Earth to make sure that their next supervised love-connection succeeds. They follow Celine, a spoiled rich girl who has just accidentally shot a suitor and, due to a misunderstanding, is kidnapped by janitor Robert. Although Celine quickly frees herself, she stays with Robert for thrills. O'Reilly and Jackson pursue, hoping to unite the prospective lovers.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 24, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
User Rating 6.1/10 Good (481 votes)
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Budget $12M Production budget
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Box Office $14.6M 1.2x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$12,000,000
Revenue
$14,633,270

Production Companies

  • Figment Films
  • PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Life Less Ordinary about?

A couple of angels, O'Reilly and Jackson, are sent to Earth to make sure that their next supervised love-connection succeeds. They follow Celine, a spoiled rich girl who has just accidentally shot ...

Who directed A Life Less Ordinary?

A Life Less Ordinary was directed by Danny Boyle.

How long is A Life Less Ordinary?

A Life Less Ordinary has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was A Life Less Ordinary released?

A Life Less Ordinary was released on October 24, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Life Less Ordinary?

The main cast of A Life Less Ordinary includes Ewan McGregor, Cameron Diaz, Holly Hunter, Delroy Lindo, Ian Holm.

Is A Life Less Ordinary worth watching?

A Life Less Ordinary has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 481 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.