Life of Pi (2012)
लाइफ ऑफ़ पई
English and Tamil fantasy film directed by Ang Lee
Life of Pi has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes (127 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 20 December 2012. It is directed by Ang Lee and stars Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan and Rafe Spall.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Ang Lee
- Cast
- Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Rafe Spall, Gérard Depardieu, Tabu, Adil Hussain, James Saito, Andrea Di Stefano
- Cinematography
- Claudio Miranda
- Editing
- Tim Squyres
- Music
- Mychael Danna
- Written by
- David Magee
- Produced by
- Ang Lee
- Production
- 20th Century Studios, Rhythm and Hues Studios
- Distribution
- 20th Century Studios, InterCom, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Box office
- $609.02 million
- Awards
- Academy Award for Best Director; Academy Award for Best Cinematography; Academy Award for Best Original Score; Academy Award for Best Visual Effects; TV Krant Filmposter Award; BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Feature Film
- Based on
- Life of Pi
- Set in
- India
- Filmed in
- Montreal, Taiwan
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 20 December 2012
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Life of Pi?
Life of Pi has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes, or 127 min.
When did Life of Pi release?
Life of Pi released on 20 December 2012.
Who directed Life of Pi?
Life of Pi is directed by Ang Lee.
Who is in the cast of Life of Pi?
The cast of Life of Pi includes Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Rafe Spall, Gérard Depardieu, Tabu and Adil Hussain.
Where can I watch Life of Pi online?
Life of Pi streams on Netflix.
How much did Life of Pi earn at the box office?
Life of Pi grossed $609.02 million.
What is Life of Pi rated in the US?
Life of Pi is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Life of Pi based on a true story or a book?
Life of Pi is based on Life of Pi.
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