Life Is Beautiful
La vita è bella · Roberto Benigni
Life Is Beautiful is a comedy and drama movie released in 1997, directed by Roberto Benigni, starring Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi and Giorgio Cantarini. It runs 1h 56min and is rated PG-13 in Brazil. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Oldflix.
Official synopsis
An unforgettable fable that proves love, family and imagination conquer all.
A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to a concentration camp during World War II. While locked up he tries to convince his son that the whole thing is just a game.
Available to stream
- Theaters in Brazil 02/05/1999
- Streaming · Oldflix available
Where to watch Life Is Beautiful
Oldflix
Availability in Brazil · updated 12/10/2026
Trailer for Life Is Beautiful
Life is Beautiful (1998) Official Trailer - Robert Benigni Movie HD · YouTube
Cast of Life Is Beautiful
30 actors
Roberto Benigni
as Guido
Nicoletta Braschi
as Dora
Giorgio Cantarini
as Giosué
Giustino Durano
as Zio
Sergio Bini Bustric
as Ferruccio
Marisa Paredes
as Dora's Mother
Horst Buchholz
as Doctor Lessing
Lidia Alfonsi
as Mrs. Guicciardini
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Giuliana Lojodice
as School Principal
Amerigo Fontani
as Rodolfo
Pietro De Silva
as Bartolomeo
Francesco Guzzo
as Vittorino
Raffaella Lebboroni
as Elena
Claudio Alfonsi
as Rodolfo's Friend
Gil Baroni
as Prefect
Massimo Bianchi
as Man with Key
Jürgen Bohn
as German Party Attendant
Verena Buratti
as German Auxilliary
Robert Camero
as German Executioner
Ennio Consalvi
as General Graziosi
Giancarlo Cosentino
as Waiter Ernesto
Aaron Craig
as US Tank Driver
Alfiero Falomi
as King
Daniela Fedke
as German Auxiliary
Antonio Fommei
as School Janitor
Stefano Frangipani
as Card Player
Ernst Frowein Holger
as German Sergeant
Alessandra Grassi
as Teacher
Hannes Hellmann
as German Corporal
Wolfgang Hillinger
as German Major at Party
- Director
- Roberto Benigni
- Cinematography
- Tonino Delli Colli
- Editing
- Simona Paggi
- Music
- Nicola Piovani
- Production
- Elda Ferri, Gianluigi Braschi
- Screenplay
- Vincenzo Cerami, Roberto Benigni
Where you've seen the cast of Life Is Beautiful
- Giorgio Cantarini as Giosué is also in Gladiator (2000)
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Frequently asked questions about Life Is Beautiful
Where to watch Life Is Beautiful?
In Brazil, Life Is Beautiful is available on Oldflix and Amazon Video.
Is Life Is Beautiful on any streaming service?
Yes. It is available to stream on Oldflix.
Is Life Is Beautiful on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 12/10/2026, Life Is Beautiful was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Oldflix.
How long is Life Is Beautiful?
Life Is Beautiful runs 1h 56min (116 minutes).
What is the age rating of Life Is Beautiful?
In Brazil, it is rated PG-13.
What year did Life Is Beautiful come out?
Life Is Beautiful came out in 1997. In Brazil, it opened in theaters on 02/05/1999.
How much did Life Is Beautiful gross?
Life Is Beautiful grossed US$ 230.1 million worldwide. Its budget was US$ 20 million.
Life Is Beautiful details
- Status
- Released
- Original title
- La vita è bella
- Original language
- Italian
- Countries
- Italy
- Production companies
- Mario e Vittorio Cecchi Gori - C.E.I.A.D., Melampo Cinematografica
- Budget
- US$ 20 million
- Worldwide box office
- US$ 230.1 million
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