My Life Without Me

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My Life Without Me

R

2003

1h 46m

Drama

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When hard-working mother of two Ann (Sarah Polley) discovers she has terminal ovarian cancer and the doctors give her two months to live, she decides to keep the news from her family. Passing off her increasing weakness as a mild case of anemia, Ann begins to put her priorities in order in preparation for the last few months of her life. She records birthday messages for her daughters, visits her estranged father in prison and even seeks a replacement wife for her husband, Lee (Mark Ruffalo).

Critics Consensus

Sarah Polley keeps this production afloat with her moving performance.

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Neil Norman

London Evening Standard

Through a series of quietly expressed and telling scenes, director Isabel Coixet steers a sure path between sentimentality and mawkishness: imminent death in the movies has rarely generated such humanity, such humour or such strength.

Jan 11, 2018

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Sarah Kaufman

Washington Post

My Life Without Me is not a gentle film. Insistent and unforgettable, it wounds on the inside, and the scars feel fresh for some time.

Sep 26, 2005

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Randy Cordova

Arizona Republic

Coixet doesn't make her lead character compelling, or likable.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 28, 2003

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

Polley gives an outstanding performance...

Apr 29, 2009

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Boyd van Hoeij

european-films.net

A gigantically amoral cliche of a film.

Apr 1, 2007

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David Grove

Film Threat

Fascinating.

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 6, 2005

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Bronwyn D

I liked it. Mark Ruffalo is, as usual, Irresistible. Well-acted cast. No need to watch again though. It does make you wonder what your own list would be if you were in the main character's shoes.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/10/24

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Audience Member

I can't understand her behavior.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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steve d

Considering it's premise I thought it was surprisingly entertaining.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

A poor flat movie. Mediocre at best

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Audience Member

probably my favorite movie so far. brilliantly filmed, absolutely moving and sweet. A great life lesson.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Audience Member

I hate it when movie writers/directors don't do the simplest homework on a topic they choose to include in a movie. Siamese twins are never boy/girl. So distracting to an otherwise very touching scene. I liked this movie. Both men in her life were very likable characters.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Synopsis

When hard-working mother of two Ann (Sarah Polley) discovers she has terminal ovarian cancer and the doctors give her two months to live, she decides to keep the news from her family. Passing off her increasing weakness as a mild case of anemia, Ann begins to put her priorities in order in preparation for the last few months of her life. She records birthday messages for her daughters, visits her estranged father in prison and even seeks a replacement wife for her husband, Lee (Mark Ruffalo).

Director: Isabel Coixet
Screenwriter: Isabel Coixet
Production Co: SLU, El Deseo S.A.
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 9, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $395.6K
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Surround

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