My Life

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.

Critics generally found the film emotionally sincere but overly sentimental and insufficiently rigorous, resulting in a mixed reception.

• Bob records his accumulated wisdom and memories for his unborn child as his illness progresses.
• Bob's kidney cancer prompts him to confront unresolved relationships and seek reconciliation before his death.
• The diagnosis and approaching death frame the film's emotional focus on marriage, parenthood, and legacy.
• Bob learns he is dying while his wife Gail is pregnant with their first child.

• The Bucket Listsentimental illness drama centered on mortality, family, and emotional reconciliation
• Terms of Endearmentromantic tearjerker about love, loss, and facing an uncertain future
• Stepmomemotionally direct relationship drama involving serious illness and impending separation

Director

Bruce Joel Rubin

Release Date

1993-11-12

Runtime

114 min

Rating

6.7 / 10 (244)

What is My Life about?

A newly expectant father facing terminal kidney cancer records his wisdom for his unborn child while repairing the relationships that shaped his life.

What is My Life like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of My Life as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is My Life violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in My Life.

What did critics think of My Life?

Critics generally found the film emotionally sincere but overly sentimental and insufficiently rigorous, resulting in a mixed reception.

Which films are like My Life?

Films with a similar feel include The Bucket List, Terms of Endearment, and Stepmom.

How long is My Life?

My Life runs 114 minutes.

Where can I watch My Life?

In United States, My Life streams on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Howdy Amazon Channel.