Life Is Beautiful

1998 • 116 minutes
4.8
549 reviews
81%
Tomatometer
PG-13
Rating
Eligible
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About this movie

An inspired motion-picture masterpiece, LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL was nominated in 1998 for 7 Academy Awards® -- winning 3 Oscars®, including one for Best Actor Roberto Benigni. In this extraordinary tale, Guido (Benigni) -- a charming but bumbling waiter who's gifted with a colorful imagination and an irresistible sense of humor -- has won the heart of the woman he loves and created a beautiful life for his young family. But then, that life is threatened by World War II...and Guido must rely on those very same strengths to save his beloved wife and son from an unthinkable fate! Honored with an overwhelming level of critical acclaim, this truly exceptional, utterly unique achievement will lift your spirits and capture your heart!
Rating
PG-13

Ratings and reviews

4.8
549 reviews
Abby Novak
June 11, 2014
This may be one of the best films ever made. I've never seen a movie with such a balance of hysterical comedy and serious drama. Roberto Benigni totally deserved his Oscars. People on this ps have said such positive things about him and this film. Mr. Benigni had a lot of guts to make this film, and there's not another film like it. He handled both the comedy and drama aspects beautifully. I loved the beautiful cinematography, scenery, and the characters. This movie is magnificent in every way. Don't miss.
10 people found this review helpful
Tyler Abrams
November 15, 2019
Absolute 5/5 stars. Robert benigni truly shows what it means to be human. Even in the midst of tragedy and hardship Benigni masterfully crafts a beautifully film about beauty through tragedy. What makes this film so unique is that it not only explores the tragic elements of WW2, but also the moments of comedy that we experience in every day life. Life isnt always sad or joyful, sometimes,its both. We're all human, we laugh, we cry, we sing, and we dance but most importantly of all, we are alive.
9 people found this review helpful
A Google user
April 19, 2018
This is one of my favorite films. My mother & I, always reminisce about its propensity to empower people in dark and depressing times. It's somewhat similar to "Schindler's List", but makes a lighthearted gesture about WWI events taking place.
2 people found this review helpful