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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
81% 19%

Plot

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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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Top Cast

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Crew Behind the Film

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The film's director Roger Ross Williams last directed Stamped From The Beginning and Cassandro.

Screenwriters
Producers
Julie Goldman
Roger Ross Williams
Production Company
A&E Indie Films

Production Details

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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).

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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
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Language
English

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Release Dates

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Life, Animated was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, July 8, 2016. There were 9 other movies released on the same date, including The Secret Life of Pets, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates and The Dog Lover. As a limited release, Life, Animated was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

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