The Good Life
The Good Life

The Good Life

2007Movie90 minEnglish

A movie about the travails of Jason (Mark Webber), a young gas station attendant and movie projectionist living in Nebraska. His encounters with various social difficulties and with Frances (Zooey Deschanel), a beautiful and enigmatic young woman leads to dramatic changes and decisions in his life.

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IMDb6.1/10
Google Users75%
Director: Steve HuisonGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Andrew, a successful but unfulfilled London banker, receives news that his estranged father has died. He returns to his hometown in the North of England for the funeral and is forced to confront his past and his judgmental family. While there, he reconnects with old friends and contemplates a different path in life, far from the corporate world he inhabits. The film explores themes of identity, belonging, and the pursuit of happiness.

Critical Reception

The Good Life received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its heartwarming story and strong performances, particularly from Philip Glenister. Some reviewers found the plot to be somewhat predictable, but overall it was seen as a charming and relatable film about finding oneself.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its touching portrayal of a man seeking fulfillment.
  • Philip Glenister delivers a compelling performance.
  • Some found the narrative to be a bit too conventional.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's emotional depth and relatable characters, with many finding it to be a feel-good movie that offered a welcome escape. Some viewers felt it was a bit slow-paced at times but ultimately rewarding.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in and around York, England, with many scenes filmed in the village of Wilberfoss.

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