Life, Animated Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Sep. 27, 2016

Life, Animated

Release Date: Friday, July 8, 2016 Limited

Director: Roger Ross Williams

PG Documentary 1 hr, 29 m

3 / 5.0

81% WILL SEE 19% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The inspirational story of Owen Suskind, a young man who was unable to speak as a child until he and his family discovered a unique way to communicate by immersing themselves in the world of classic Disney animated films. This emotional coming-of-age story follows Owen as he graduates to adulthood and takes his first steps toward independence.

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Who stars in Life, Animated – Cast List

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Who is making Life, Animated – Crew List

A look at Life, Animated behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Roger Ross Williams last helmed Stamped From The Beginning and Cassandro.

Director: Roger Ross Williams
Screenwriters: —
Producers: Julie Goldman
Roger Ross Williams

Studios: 1091 Pictures
Production Company: A&E Indie Films

Production – What we know about the Life, Animated

Key Facts

Based on the best-selling book, “Life Animated: A Story of Sidekicks, Heroes and Autism,” by Owen’s father, Pulitzer Prize winner Ron Suskind.
After its theatrical and on demand windows, LIFE, ANIMATED will be available for streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
Recipient of the 2016 Sundance Film Festival Directing Award (US Documentary).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Mar 2016

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic elements, and language including a suggestive reference
Runtime: 1 hr, 29 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Life, Animated Trailers and Clips

Life, Animated

Theatrical Trailer

Life, Animated Release Date: When was the film released?

Life, Animated was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, July 8 , 2016. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including The Secret Life of Pets, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates and Fathers and Daughters. As a limited release, Life, Animated was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.