Life of Riley Movie (2014): Where to watch and stream online

Life of Riley

2014, Movie, 1h 48min

In the midst of rehearsals for a new play, amateur dramatics proponents Colin and Kathryn receive the shattering news that their friend George is fatally ill and only has a few months to live.

Country: France

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Reviews

Critic David Parkinson

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A mischievously melancholic delight.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Glenn Kenny

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It doesn’t rage against the dying of the light because its creator’s imaginative light is burning bright throughout.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

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"Life of Riley" is a poignant and witty film that explores the complexities of love, desire, and mortality. When a group of amateur actors in Yorkshire learn that their friend George Riley is fatally ill, they invite him to join their theater group to give him a sense of purpose in his final months. As they rehearse for a new play, long-buried secrets and passions are revealed, leaving their partners bewildered. The film culminates in a heartwarming and unexpected journey of self-discovery, as the characters come to terms with their own mortality and the power of love.

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