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Movie · 1997

Life Is Beautiful

Original title: La vita è bella

★ 8.4 TMDB · 14.1K IMDb ↗
116 minRUNTIME
1997YEAR

Life Is Beautiful is available in the US on JustWatch TV Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Paramount Plus Premium, and 5 more.

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Life Is Beautiful streaming guide

Streaming info last updated: November 11, 2026

Life Is Beautiful (1997) is a comedy and drama movie from Italy. In the US, it’s available on JustWatch TV Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Paramount Plus Premium.

The easiest way to stream the movie is with a subscription to Paramount Plus Premium. On a budget? You can watch it for free (usually with ads) on Kanopy or Hoopla. For current subscription, rental, and purchase options and each platform’s direct “Watch” link, see the Where to Watch in the US section above. izlebunu hosts no content; it sends you straight to the streaming platform.

  • FreeKanopy, Hoopla
  • SubscriptionParamount Plus Premium
  • GenreComedy, Drama
  • OriginItaly · 1997

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Plot

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.

DirectorRoberto Benigni
CountryItaly
GenresComedy, Drama

Cast

Roberto BenigniRoberto BenigniGuido
Nicoletta BraschiNicoletta BraschiDora
Giorgio CantariniGiorgio CantariniGiosué
Giustino DuranoGiustino DuranoZio
Sergio Bini BustricSergio Bini BustricFerruccio
Marisa ParedesMarisa ParedesDora's Mother
Horst BuchholzHorst BuchholzDoctor Lessing
Lidia AlfonsiLidia AlfonsiMrs. Guicciardini
Giuliana LojodiceGiuliana LojodiceSchool Principal
Amerigo FontaniAmerigo FontaniRodolfo
Pietro De SilvaPietro De SilvaBartolomeo
Francesco GuzzoFrancesco GuzzoVittorino

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Life Is Beautiful?

Life Is Beautiful is available in the US on JustWatch TV Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Paramount Plus Premium, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango At Home. You’ll find each platform’s current options and “Watch” links in the “Where to Watch in the US” section on this page.

Is Life Is Beautiful available with English subtitles or dubbing?

Audio and subtitle options for Life Is Beautiful depend on the platform. US streaming services usually offer English subtitles, and many foreign-language titles also have an English dub.

Where can I watch Life Is Beautiful with English subtitles?

Life Is Beautiful is available in the US on JustWatch TV Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Paramount Plus Premium, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango At Home. These platforms usually offer English subtitles for foreign-language titles; turn them on in the player’s subtitle (CC) menu.

Is there an English dub of Life Is Beautiful?

That depends on the platform. If JustWatch TV Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Paramount Plus Premium, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Kanopy, Hoopla, or Fandango At Home offers an English dub, you can pick it from the player’s audio/language menu.

Which subscription includes Life Is Beautiful?

Life Is Beautiful is included with a subscription to Paramount Plus Premium, so subscribers can watch it at no extra cost.

Can I rent or buy Life Is Beautiful?

Yes. In the US, you can rent or buy Life Is Beautiful on JustWatch TV Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, or Fandango At Home.

Can I watch Life Is Beautiful for free?

Yes. Life Is Beautiful is currently free to stream in the US (possibly with ads) on Kanopy or Hoopla.

How long is Life Is Beautiful?

Life Is Beautiful runs about 116 minutes (1h 56m).

What genre is Life Is Beautiful?

Life Is Beautiful is a comedy and drama movie from Italy.

Who stars in Life Is Beautiful?

The main cast of Life Is Beautiful includes Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano, Sergio Bini Bustric, and Marisa Paredes.

What is the IMDb / TMDB rating of Life Is Beautiful?

Life Is Beautiful has a TMDB rating of 8.4 out of 10 (14,068 votes). You can check its current IMDb rating via the IMDb link on this page.

Can I watch Life Is Beautiful on my phone or smart TV?

Yes. JustWatch TV Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Paramount Plus Premium, and the other platforms listed above work on iOS and Android, in web browsers, and on most smart TVs, so you can watch Life Is Beautiful on the device of your choice.

When was Life Is Beautiful released?

Life Is Beautiful was released in 1997.

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