The Good Life (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1996, The Good Life is a comedy and drama film directed by David Trueba, running about 108 minutes. “The best life-lesson is from the one you least expect” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tristan is about to turn fifteen. He enjoys the good life his parents have built for him. And yet, it won't be long before his environment of protection, affection and comfort crumbles. From then on, he will learn the taste of loneliness, sadness and that survival is often more important than life.
Who’s in it. The Good Life stars Fernando Ramallo as Tristán, Lucía Jiménez as Lucía, Isabel Otero as Isabelle and Luis Cuenca as Abuelo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Good 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 The Good Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Life (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Good Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Good Life worth watching?
- The Good Life holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Good Life?
- The Good Life stars Fernando Ramallo, Lucía Jiménez, Isabel Otero, Luis Cuenca and Joel Joan.
- When was The Good Life released?
- The Good Life was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.