Life Itself
"The only thing Roger loved more than movies."
Originally released in 2014. Life Itself is a documentary film. directed by Steve James. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Stephen Stanton, Roger Ebert, and Chaz Ebert
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 4, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (362 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Stephen Stanton
as Roger Ebert (voice)
Roger Ebert
as Self - Film Critic
Chaz Ebert
as Self - Ebert's Wife
Ramin Bahrani
as Self - Filmmaker
Richard Corliss
as Self - Film Critic
Nancy De Los Santos
as Self - TV Producer
Ava DuVernay
as Self - Filmmaker
Bruce Elliot
as Self - Ebert's Friend
Laura Emerick
as Self - Journalist
Emil Evans
as Self - Ebert's Step-Grandson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Kartemquin Films
- CNN Films
- Film Rites
- KatLei Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life Itself about?
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 conten...
Who directed Life Itself?
Life Itself was directed by Steve James.
How long is Life Itself?
Life Itself has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Life Itself released?
Life Itself was released on July 4, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Life Itself?
The main cast of Life Itself includes Stephen Stanton, Roger Ebert, Chaz Ebert, Ramin Bahrani, Richard Corliss.
Is Life Itself worth watching?
Life Itself has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 362 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.