This Is My Life

This Is My Life (1992)

  • 42% of critics liked it
    (12 reviews)

  • 48% of users liked it
    (241 ratings)

Based on the book by Meg Wolitzer, This Is My Life is the directorial debut for Nora Ephron, who adapted the script with sister, Delia Ephron. Dottie Engels (Julie Kavner) is a single mother with aspirations of becoming a standup comedian. When her Aunt Harriet dies, Dottie gets an apartment in… More

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PG-13, 1 hr. 45 min.
Directed By
Nora Ephron
Written By
Nora Ephron, Delia Ephron
Genres
Drama, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1992 Wide
On DVD
Jul 30, 1992
20th Century Fox

Critic Reviews

  • Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

    Poorly executed, Nora Ephron's feature debut as director is like a TV sit-com, defying realism and logic

  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    Nora Ephron's wonderful adaptation of Meg Wolitzner's novel.

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