Overview
A journey of hope and music unfolds as a teacher seeks his idol in 1960s Spain.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- wistful
- nostalgic
- lazy sunday
- road trip movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as a warm, leisurely Spanish seriocomedy with an evocative sense of place, appealing character relationships, and a touching tribute to the Beatles' cultural moment.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Antonio's drive to Almeria becomes a shared journey after he picks up the runaways Belén and Juanjo.
The 1966 quest to meet John Lennon is tied to the liberating cultural possibilities associated with Beatles music.
Antonio's role as a teacher extends into his relationship with the two young runaways he takes along the road.
The trip gives Antonio, Belén, and Juanjo space to pursue desires and escape restrictive circumstances.
Films like Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed, and why
The Straight Story
warm character-driven road movie centered on an unlikely group formed during a journey
Almost Famous
nostalgic coming-of-age road film balancing gentle comedy with emotional mentorship
The Trip to Italy
episodic journey through a changing country with humane humor and wistful historical atmosphere
Little Miss Sunshine
uplifting dramedy about outsiders finding solidarity during a transformative journey
Movie Details
- Director
- David Trueba
- Release Date
- 2013-10-31
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (182)
Cast
- Javier Cámara
- Natalia de Molina
- Francesc Colomer
- Ramon Fontserè
- Rogelio Fernández
- Jorge Sanz
- Ariadna Gil
- Violeta Rodríguez
- Léo Rodríguez
- Tristán Rodríguez
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed about?
- A kind teacher's Beatles-fueled drive across 1966 Spain becomes an unexpectedly liberating journey for three outsiders.
- What is Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed.
- What did critics think of Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed?
- Critics broadly praised the film as a warm, leisurely Spanish seriocomedy with an evocative sense of place, appealing character relationships, and a touching tribute to the Beatles' cultural moment.
- Which films are like Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed?
- Films with a similar feel include The Straight Story, Almost Famous, The Trip to Italy, and Little Miss Sunshine.
- How long is Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed?
- Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed runs 108 minutes.
- Where can I watch Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed?
- In United States, Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel.
