Life Is Sweet
Directed by Mike Leigh
Just north of London live Wendy, Andy, and their twenty-something twins, Natalie and Nicola. Wendy clerks in a shop, Andy is a cook who forever puts off home remodeling projects, Natalie is a plumber and Nicola is jobless. This film is about how they interact and play out family, conflict and love.
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Top cast
Alison Steadman
Wendy
Jim Broadbent
Andy
Timothy Spall
Aubrey
Claire Skinner
Natalie
Jane Horrocks
Nicola
David Thewlis
Nicola's Lover
Moya Brady
Paula
Stephen Rea
Patsy
David Neilson
Steve
Harriet Thorpe
Customer
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Life Is Sweet online?
As of August 6, 2026, Life Is Sweet is available to stream on Criterion Channel in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Life Is Sweet on Netflix?
No — Life Is Sweet is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Criterion Channel instead.
Can I rent or buy Life Is Sweet online?
Yes. In United States, Life Is Sweet can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Life Is Sweet?
As of August 6, 2026, Life Is Sweet is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 6, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
