Movie
Life Is Beautiful
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.
See where to watchStreaming, rental and purchase options
Where to watch in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Watch free
Synopsis
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.
Cast, crew and production details
About Life Is Beautiful
Cast
Roberto BenigniGuido
Nicoletta BraschiDora
Giorgio CantariniGiosué
Giustino DuranoZio
Sergio Bini BustricFerruccio
Marisa ParedesDora's Mother
Horst BuchholzDoctor Lessing
Lidia AlfonsiMrs. GuicciardiniCredits
- Directed by
- Roberto Benigni
- Written by
- Roberto Benigni, Vincenzo Cerami, Roberto Benigni, Vincenzo Cerami
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Italian
- Original title
- La vita è bella
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $230.1M
Production
Mario e Vittorio Cecchi Gori - C.E.I.A.D.Italy- Melampo CinematograficaItaly
