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How I Live Now (2013)

โ€œLove will lead you homeโ€

6.6/10 ยท 967 votes 1h 41m r ActionThrillerRomanceDramaScience-fictionWar

#134 of 284 films from 2013 #1087 of 2168 in action

Directed by Kevin Macdonald ยท Written by Penelope Skinner, Meg Rosoff, Jeremy Brock, Tony Grisoni

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Overview

An American girl, sent to the English countryside to stay with relatives, finds love and purpose while fighting for her survival as war envelops the world around her.

Cast

Saoirse Ronanas Daisy Ryback
George MacKayas Eddie
Tom Hollandas Isaac
Harley Birdas Piper
Danny McEvoyas Joe
Anna Chancelloras Aunt Penn
Corey Johnsonas Consular Official
Darren Morfittas Sergeant
Sabrina Dickensas Guerilla Soldier Girlfriend
Stella Gonetas Mrs. McEvoy
Des McAleeras Major McEvoy
Natasha Jonasas Woman in Truck
Sophie Stantonas Woman in Truck
Nav Sidhuas Checkpoint Soldier

Facts

Release dateSeptember 10, 2013
Runtime101 min (1h 41m) โ€” about the same as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Romance, Drama, Science-fiction, War
LanguageEN
IMDbtt1894476

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Questions

How long is How I Live Now?
How I Live Now runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is How I Live Now worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 967 votes, which places it #134 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 53%) and #1087 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed How I Live Now?
How I Live Now was directed by Kevin Macdonald. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Last King of Scotland (2006), The Mauritanian (2021), State of Play (2009).
Who stars in How I Live Now?
Saoirse Ronan as Daisy Ryback; George MacKay as Eddie; Tom Holland as Isaac; Harley Bird as Piper; Danny McEvoy as Joe; Anna Chancellor as Aunt Penn.
What is How I Live Now rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for How I Live Now?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/95406.

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