A Beautiful Life (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2011, A Beautiful Life is a drama and romance film directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Fang Zhen Dong is a patrolling officer in Beijing who one night meets the drunk Li Pei Ru while singing karaoke at the KTV place. Li Pei Ru is a real estate agent from Hong Kong who has vowed to make her fortune in the cosmoplitan Beijing, but is caught up in the complexities of life and ends up becoming a mistress of a married man.
Who’s in it. A Beautiful Life stars Liu Ye as Fang Zhen Dong, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang as Zhong, Shu Qi as Li Peiru and Liang Tian as Fang Zhencong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, A Beautiful Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Beautiful Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Beautiful Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Beautiful Life (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Beautiful Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Beautiful Life worth watching?
- A Beautiful Life holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Beautiful Life?
- A Beautiful Life stars Liu Ye, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Shu Qi, Liang Tian and Feng Danying.
- When was A Beautiful Life released?
- A Beautiful Life was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.