Life, Animated
2016 · Movie · PG · 91 min · ★ 7.4 · 85% critics
At three years old, a talkative boy stops speaking and withdraws into autism, leaving his family searching for a way to connect. After years of support and observation, his father and family find communication through the boy’s love of Disney animated films, building a pathway for him to express himself and make sense of the world.
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Details
- Years
- 2016
- Release date
- 2016-07-01
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 85/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.4/10 (143 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this heartfelt documentary if you’re moved by stories of connection through movies and family perseverance; Not for you if you dislike Disney-heavy narratives like those in Life, Animated or prefer lighter, less emotional docs.
Pros: uplifting and heartfelt; Disney clips add magic; easy to follow | Cons: emotional at times; pacing may feel slow; some moments intrusive
Themes
- autism
- candid
- inspirational
- awestruck
- empathetic
- hopeful
Awards & recognition
- Sundance U.S. Directing Award: Documentary · 2016
- Academy Award — Best Documentary Feature Film · 2017 · nominated
Cast & crew
Owen Suskind
as Himself
Ron Suskind
as Himself
Jonathan Freeman
as Himself
Gilbert Gottfried
as Himself
Directed by Roger Ross Williams