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Life Itself

  • 2014
  • R
  • 2h 1m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
17K
YOUR RATING
Roger Ebert in Life Itself (2014)
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BiographyDocumentary

The life and career of the renowned film critic and social commentator, Roger Ebert.The life and career of the renowned film critic and social commentator, Roger Ebert.The life and career of the renowned film critic and social commentator, Roger Ebert.

  • Director
    • Steve James
  • Stars
    • Roger Ebert
    • Chaz Ebert
    • Gene Siskel
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    17K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Steve James
    • Stars
      • Roger Ebert
      • Chaz Ebert
      • Gene Siskel
    • 96User reviews
    • 172Critic reviews
    • 87Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 30 wins & 35 nominations total

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    Trailer 2:22
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    Photos66

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    Top Cast44

    Roger Ebert
    Roger Ebert
    • Self
    Chaz Ebert
    Chaz Ebert
    • Self
    Gene Siskel
    Gene Siskel
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Martin Scorsese
    Martin Scorsese
    • Self
    Werner Herzog
    Werner Herzog
    • Self
    Ava DuVernay
    Ava DuVernay
    • Self
    Errol Morris
    Errol Morris
    • Self
    Stephen Stanton
    Stephen Stanton
    • Roger Ebert
    • (voice)
    Ramin Bahrani
    Ramin Bahrani
    • Self
    Gregory Nava
    Gregory Nava
    • Self
    Steve James
    Steve James
    • Self
    Nancy De Los Santos
    Nancy De Los Santos
    • Self
    • (as Nancy De Los Santos-Reza)
    Marlene Siskel
    Marlene Siskel
    • Self
    • (as Marlene Iglitzen)
    Sonia Evans
    Sonia Evans
    • Self
    Jonathan Rosenbaum
    Jonathan Rosenbaum
    • Self
    A.O. Scott
    A.O. Scott
    • Self
    Donna La Pietra
    • Self
    • (as Donna LaPietra)
    William Nack
    William Nack
    • Self
    • Director
      • Steve James
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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Contrary to popular belief, the film is not narrated by Roger Ebert. Vocal impersonator Stephen Stanton provided his talents while mimicking Ebert's distinct sound to absolute perfection. Stanton also voiced Ebert on Robot Chicken (2005).
    • Quotes
      • Roger Ebert: Look at a movie that a lot of people love and you'll find something profound no matter how silly the film may seem.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Dan Aykroyd/Chaz Ebert/Nick Thune (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Tired of Crying
      Written by Howlin' Wolf
      Performed by Howlin' Wolf

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    FAQ2

    • Why is Richard Roeper not in this film?
    • Does this film discuss the relationship between Siskel & Ebert?

    Details

    • Release date
      • July 4, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Життя, як є
    • Production companies
      • CNN Films
      • Film Rites
      • Kartemquin Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $153,875 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $810,454
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $131,411
      • Jul 6, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $815,645
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 1m(121 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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