Half-Life (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2008, Half-Life is a drama and science fiction film directed by Jennifer Phang, running about 106 minutes. “Can your imagination save your life?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As troubling signs of global cataclysms accelerate, a brother and sister react to their father's desertion and the powerful presence of their mother's new boyfriend.
Who’s in it. Half-Life stars Alexander Agate as Timothy Wu, Sanoe Lake as Pamela Wu, Julia Nickson as Saura Wu and Leonardo Nam as Scott Parker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Half-Life has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Half-Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Half-Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Half-Life (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Half-Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Half-Life worth watching?
- Half-Life holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Half-Life?
- Half-Life stars Alexander Agate, Sanoe Lake, Julia Nickson, Leonardo Nam and Ben Redgrave.
- When was Half-Life released?
- Half-Life was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.