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Life After Life

  • TV Series
  • 2022
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
2.9K
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POPULARITY
2,822
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Life After Life (2022)
Ursula Todd who dies one night in 1910 before she can draw her first breath. On that same night in 1910, Ursula is born and survives.
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Ursula Todd dies one night in 1910 before she can draw her first breath. On that same night in 1910, Ursula is born and survives.Ursula Todd dies one night in 1910 before she can draw her first breath. On that same night in 1910, Ursula is born and survives.Ursula Todd dies one night in 1910 before she can draw her first breath. On that same night in 1910, Ursula is born and survives.

  • Stars
    • Lesley Manville
    • Isla Johnston
    • Thomasin McKenzie
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    2.9K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,822
    6
    • Stars
      • Lesley Manville
      • Isla Johnston
      • Thomasin McKenzie
    • 39User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 nomination total

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    Lesley Manville
    Lesley Manville
    • Narrator
    • 2022
    Isla Johnston
    Isla Johnston
    • Ursula, 10 Years
    • 2022
    Thomasin McKenzie
    Thomasin McKenzie
    • Ursula
    • 2022
    Sian Clifford
    Sian Clifford
    • Sylvie
    • 2022
    James McArdle
    James McArdle
    • Hugh
    • 2022
    Maria Laird
    Maria Laird
    • Bridget
    • 2022
    Nancy Rumball
    • Ursula, Newborn
    • 2022
    Nelly Rumball
    • Ursula, Newborn
    • 2022
    Eliza Riley
    • Ursula, 5 Years
    • 2022
    Jessica Hynes
    Jessica Hynes
    • Mrs. Glover
    • 2022
    Sean Delaney
    • Teddy
    • 2022
    Harry Michell
    Harry Michell
    • Maurice
    • 2022
    Patsy Ferran
    Patsy Ferran
    • Pamela
    • 2022
    Jack Forsyth-Noble
    Jack Forsyth-Noble
    • George Glover
    • 2022
    Joshua Hill
    Joshua Hill
    • Derek Oliphant
    • 2022
    Sadie Byron
    Sadie Byron
    • Pamela, 11 Years…
    • 2022
    Oscar Eskinazi
    Oscar Eskinazi
    • Teddy, 4 Years
    • 2022
    Ron Cook
    Ron Cook
    • Dr. Fellowes
    • 2022
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    8lallenlolp

    Life After Life

    I didn't have any knowledge about the show's source material and I have never read the book, so I basically started watching this show out of boredom. However, it instantly gripped me. The characters were all very appealing to me and Thomasin McKenzie does a fantastic job as Ursula Todd. The rest of the cast was also outstanding. This series was sometimes uplifting and comedic but sometimes downright depressing. Although it isn't flawless, it definitely kept me watching.
    10stephencardell

    Quality drama

    What a pleasure it is to watch something that is intelligent and meaningful and beautifully written and brilliantly acted.

    The story itself is a deep one. Philosophically and emotionally. It deals with life and death and loss and love and everything that makes up a single life. But for Ursula, a single life lived many many times

    McKenzie Is an incredible actor. She brings so much depth to the character. She is an absolute joy to watch.
    8grahamchris

    Thought Provoking

    I'm a big fan of Kate Atkinson novels. So I was keen to see the adaptation of Life After Life. In my opinion, cast and crew have done a great job. It's a very intricate novel and I was concerned it wouldn't work on screen.

    I really enjoyed it and Thomasin McKenzie is a wonderful young actress.
    8murada1967

    Period drama reincarnated............

    A refreshing change to the run of the mill period drama. Ground Hog Day mixed with Downton Abbey! Occasionally painful to watch (episode 2 was particularly harrowing) but also uplifting in parts. Certainly kept me gripped. It does drag in parts and the narration is occasionally distracting but overall excellent, including the acting and production values.
    8mryorkie

    interesting ........but not perfect

    Having just binge watched all four episodes, this was rather enjoyable. Sure its a little confusing, and it seems that some of the "lives" in the book have been omitted, but inclusion may have over complicated. I did think the narration was necessary and understated.

    Overall, well acted (the Ursula character particularly) , well made, needs concentrations and occasional rewind to catch up on missed plot lines.

    Certainly worth watching and better than a lot of the drama series currently being put out.

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    • Trivia
      The BBC commissioned a four-part adaptation of the novel "Life After Life" in December 2020. In April 2021, it was announced that Thomasin McKenzie and Sian Clifford would star in the series alongside James McArdle, Jessica Brown Findlay, and Jessica Hynes with Patsy Ferran, Harry Michell, Laurie Kynaston, Joshua Hill, and Maria Laird completing the cast. John Crowley directed all four episodes. The series began broadcast on 19 April 2022 on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.

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    • Release date
      • April 19, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Життя після життя
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • House Productions
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