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My Life

My Life

Every moment counts.

19936.71h 54m

Overview

It seems that Bob Jones has everything a man could want, namely a fulfilling job and a beautiful, pregnant wife, Gail. But Bob's life is turned upside-down when he is diagnosed with cancer and given four months to live -- not even enough time to see his first child's birth. To cleanse himself of demons in his remaining days, Bob makes a video diary, hoping to pass along some wisdom to his future child. Along the way, he discovers a lot about himself.

Directed by Bruce Joel Rubin
Written by Bruce Joel Rubin
Produced by Hunt Lowry, Bruce Joel Rubin, Jerry Zucker
Box OfficeBudget: $17.5MRevenue: $27.5M

Top Cast

Michael Keaton

Michael Keaton

Bob Jones

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

Gail Jones

Bradley Whitford

Bradley Whitford

Paul Ivanovich

Michael Constantine

Michael Constantine

Bill Ivanovich

Rebecca Schull

Rebecca Schull

Rose Ivanovich

Haing S. Ngor

Haing S. Ngor

Mr. Ho

Mark Lowenthal

Mark Lowenthal

Dr. Mills

Lee Garlington

Lee Garlington

Carol Sandman

T

Toni Sawyer

Doris

Romy Rosemont

Romy Rosemont

Anya Stasiuk

Themes & Keywords

babycancerdeathexpectant motherreconciliation

About My Life

My Life is a drama, romance film released in 1993 exploring themes of baby, cancer, death, expectant mother, reconciliation. Directed by Bruce Joel Rubin, it stars Michael Keaton, Nicole Kidman, Bradley Whitford. It seems that Bob Jones has everything a man could want, namely a fulfilling job and a beautiful, pregnant wife, Gail. But Bob's life is turned upside-down when he is diagnosed with cancer and given four months to live -- not even enough time to see his first child's birth. To cleanse himself of demons in his remaining days, Bob makes a video diary, hoping to pass along some wisdom to his future child. Along the way, he discovers a lot about himself.

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