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Life of Riley (2014): Ratings & Box Office

Life of Riley (2014) movie poster

Life of Riley is a 2014 comedy directed by Alain Resnais. It is based on Life of Riley by Alan Ayckbourn. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $2.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.

IMDb rating
6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes
73%
worldwide gross
$2.4M
Metascore
70
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Life of Riley (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Director
Alain Resnais
Genre
Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Life of Riley About?

The premise of Life of Riley without spoilers, adapted from Life of Riley by Alan Ayckbourn.

In the idyllic English countryside, the lives of three couples are subtly altered by the unseen figure of George Riley. His influence creates a palpable tension, disrupting the peace and revealing hidden vulnerabilities. As relationships fracture and long-held secrets emerge, the lives of these four individuals become increasingly intertwined, exploring themes of love, loss, and the fragility of existence.

Life of Riley Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • yorkshire england
  • throwing a pillow
  • woodpile
  • bickering
  • punctuation in title
  • crying
  • dying
  • false accusation
  • flirting
  • flower
  • toasting
  • limp
+38 more
  • overhearing
  • schoolteacher
  • spaniard
  • friend
  • kicking a stump
  • theater director
  • stump
  • feather
  • cell phone
  • woman rests her head on a man's shoulder
  • kicking
  • name calling
  • rehearsal
  • play
  • gratitude
  • belief in magic
  • toy
  • painting nails
  • scuba diving
  • sadness
  • fog
  • umbrella
  • death
  • flash forward
  • note
  • marriage
  • stairway
  • grandfather clock
  • man begs on his knees
  • four act structure
  • foot bandage
  • cane
  • one man three women
  • women walk arm in arm
  • kiss
  • female female kiss
  • girl fights a girl
  • birthday
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Crew

The Director of Life of Riley

Directed by Alain Resnais.

From the director

More from Alain Resnais

More films directed by Alain Resnais, best-rated first: Private Fears in Public Places, Wild Grass, You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet and Not on the Lips.

Full filmography
Ratings

Life of Riley Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Life of Riley 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.

Box office

Life of Riley Box Office

Life of Riley grossed $2.4 million worldwide. $11,616 came from the US and Canada and $2.4 million (100%) from the rest of the world.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.4M

US & Canada
$11.6K
International
$2.4M
US & Canada 0% Rest of the world 100%
Videos

Life of Riley Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Life of Riley.

Life of Riley / Aimer, boire et chanter (2014) - Trailer English Subs
Details

Life of Riley Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “酣歌暢愛” and “Life of Riley: Aimer, boire et chanter”.

Also known as
  • 酣歌暢愛
  • Life of Riley: Aimer, boire et chanter
  • 사랑은 마시고 노래하며
  • Amar
  • Beber e Cantar
  • 纵情一曲
  • Amar, beber y cantar
  • Любить, пить и петь
  • Αγαπώντας
  • Πίνοντας και Τραγουδώντας, რაილის ცხოვრება
  • Estimar, beure i cantar

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FAQ

Life of Riley FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Life of Riley, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Life of Riley?

Life of Riley runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was Life of Riley released?

Life of Riley was released on October 24, 2014.

Who directed Life of Riley?

Life of Riley was directed by Alain Resnais.

More films by Alain Resnais

How much did Life of Riley make at the box office?

Life of Riley grossed $2.4 million worldwide ($11,616 domestic, $2.4 million international).

How is Life of Riley rated?

Life of Riley has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.

Is Life of Riley based on a book?

Yes. Life of Riley is adapted from Life of Riley by Alan Ayckbourn.

Does Life of Riley have a post-credit scene?

No. Life of Riley has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Life of Riley in?

The original language of Life of Riley is French.

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