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My Life Details

1993 Certificate 15
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Bob Jones (Michael Keaton) is diagnosed with terminal cancer just as his wife Gail (Nicole Kidman) learns she is pregnant with the couple's first child. Realizing he might die before the child is born, Bob decides to make a video about his life so that his child will someday be able to know him. In the process of making the .. Read more

Starring Nicole Kidman, Michael Keaton, Haing S. Ngor, Michael Constantine
Director Bruce Joel Rubin
Genres Drama

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My Life

Bob Jones (Michael Keaton) is diagnosed with terminal cancer just as his wife Gail (Nicole Kidman) learns she is pregnant with the couple's first child. Realizing he might die before the child is born, Bob decides to make a video about his life so that his child will someday be able to know him. In the process of making the video, Bob embarks on a journey of self-discovery and decides to reconcile with his past, including a years-long estrangement with his own father.

Starring Nicole Kidman, Michael Keaton, Haing S. Ngor, Michael Constantine
Director Bruce Joel Rubin
Studio ELEVATION
Run time DVD: 1 hr 52 mins
Certificate Certificate 15
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English
Released Production year: 1993

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DVD: 30 Jun 2003
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    • Bob and Gail Jones (Keaton and Kidman) are expecting their first child. Bob, though, has cancer and may not live to see... read more on Time Out

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    • Rated - 4.0 stars  

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      sensitive drama

      This is a true gem. Michael Keaton shows his qualities as an excellent dramatic actor. He plays Bob Jones who has a successful career, a beautiful and loving ... read more »

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      We rented this film based on the reviews here but were very disappointed. So much so that I felt compelled to write this review - only the 2nd I have written.<... read more »

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    • Rated - 4.0 stars  

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      Very moving

      As others have said, well-acted and definitely a weepy for the girls.

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    • My Life
      Bob Jones (Michael Keaton) is diagnosed with terminal cancer just as his wife Gail (Nicole Kidman) learns she is pregnant with the couple's first child. Realizing he might die before the child is born, Bob decides to make a video about his life so that his child will someday be able to know him. In ...