Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- romantic
- sincere
- hopeful
- date night
- romantic movie night
What critics said
Critics found the music-driven romance serviceable but rushed, with limited excitement and an emotionally forced, underwhelming third act.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Elliott's discovery as a singer places his emerging career alongside his romantic and personal conflicts.
Suzanne discovers fisherman Elliott after hearing his extraordinary voice and offers him a major chance.
The plot follows Elliott's transition from fisherman to professionally managed singer.
Elliott's identity as a young fisherman is challenged by sudden entry into the high-profile music industry.
Films like A Beautiful Life, and why
A Star Is Born
music-centered romance with an aspiring performer navigating sudden professional opportunity and emotional vulnerability
Begin Again
romantic musical drama about a gifted singer whose artistic ambitions complicate intimate relationships
The Last Song
feel-good music drama pairing emerging talent with romance and career transformation
Movie Details
- Director
- Mehdi Avaz
- Release Date
- 2023-06-01
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (277)
Cast
- Christopher Nissen
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas
- Christine Albeck Børge
- Ardalan Esmaili
- Sebastian Jessen
- Paw Henriksen
- Jonathan Harboe
- Jefferson Bond
- Jonas Gülstorff
- Aksel True Klüver
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is A Beautiful Life about?
- A gifted young fisherman is pulled toward stardom and romance when a powerful music manager hears the voice that could transform his life.
- What is A Beautiful Life like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of A Beautiful Life as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is A Beautiful Life violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in A Beautiful Life.
- What did critics think of A Beautiful Life?
- Critics found the music-driven romance serviceable but rushed, with limited excitement and an emotionally forced, underwhelming third act.
- Which films are like A Beautiful Life?
- Films with a similar feel include A Star Is Born, Begin Again, and The Last Song.
- How long is A Beautiful Life?
- A Beautiful Life runs 99 minutes.
- Where can I watch A Beautiful Life?
- In United States, A Beautiful Life streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
