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7.9
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Critic Roger Ebert
rated 10

Is it real? Is this whole story real? I refuse to ask that question. "Life of Pi" is all real, second by second and minute by minute, and what it finally amounts to is left for every viewer to decide.

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Cast & Crew

Ang Lee
Director
Irrfan Khan
As Adult Pi Patel
Tabu
As Gita Patel
Rafe Spall
As Writer
Adil Hussain
As Santosh Patel
James Saito
As Older Insurance Investigator
T.M. Karthik
As Science Teacher

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What is Life of Pi about? Toggle content

Life of Pi is a visually stunning and emotionally gripping adventure film directed by Ang Lee, based on the bestselling novel by Yann Martel. The movie tells the incredible story of Pi Patel, a young Indian boy who survives a shipwreck and finds himself adrift in the Pacific Ocean on a lifeboat with a ferocious Bengal tiger. As they journey together, Pi and the tiger, Richard Parker, face unimaginable challenges and form an unlikely bond. The film is a masterpiece of storytelling and visual effects, sweeping audiences away on an unforgettable odyssey of survival, hope, and redemption. With its universal themes and breathtaking cinematography, Life of Pi is a must-see for anyone who has ever dreamed of adventure or encountered the power of friendship.

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You can stream Life of Pi on: JioHotstar Apple TV Amazon Store YouTube Movies

What movies are similar to Life of Pi? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Life of Pi include Interstellar, The Secret Life of Bees, The Martian, Bridge to Terabithia, Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds, Captain Fantastic.

When was Life of Pi released in theaters? Toggle content

Life of Pi was released in theaters on November 23, 2012.