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Life Is Sweet

7.019911h 43mRMovieComedyDrama

Just north of London live Wendy, Andy, and their twenty-something twins, Natalie and Nicola. Wendy clerks in a shop, Andy is a cook who forever puts off home remodeling projects, Natalie is a plumber and Nicola is jobless. This film is about how they interact and play out family, conflict and love.

DirectorMike Leigh
WriterMike Leigh
ProducerSimon Channing Williams

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 3 other countries

Life Is Sweet isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Canada, Italy, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Mike Leigh

ASAlison Steadman
Alison Steadman
Wendy
JBJim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent
Andy
TSTimothy Spall
Timothy Spall
Aubrey
CSClaire Skinner
Claire Skinner
Natalie
JHJane Horrocks
Jane Horrocks
Nicola
DTDavid Thewlis
David Thewlis
Nicola's Lover
MBMoya Brady
Moya Brady
Paula
SRStephen Rea
Stephen Rea
Patsy
DNDavid Neilson
David Neilson
Steve
HTHarriet Thorpe
Harriet Thorpe
Customer
PTPaul Trussell
Paul Trussell
Chef
JTJack Thorpe-Baker
Jack Thorpe-Baker
Nigel

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Life Is Sweet — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Life Is Sweet?

Life Is Sweet isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Canada, Italy and United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Life Is Sweet on Netflix?

No, Life Is Sweet is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Life Is Sweet on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Life Is Sweet isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Life Is Sweet for free?

Life Is Sweet isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.