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Life or Something Like It (2002)

★ 5.8PG-13103 minDirector: Stephen Herek

2002 film by Stephen Herek

Life or Something Like It is a 2002 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Stephen Herek. Starring Angelina Jolie, most of the film was shot in the Seattle area. The original music score was composed by David Newman.

The plot focuses on television reporter Lanie Kerrigan and her quest to find meaning in her life. The film was released by 20th Century Fox on April 26, 2002, received mostly negative reviews and was a box office bomb, grossing $16.9 million against a $40 million budget.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Life or Something Like It about?
Life or Something Like It (2002) — Reporter Lanie Kerrigan interviews psychic homeless man Prophet Jack (Tony Shalhoub) for a fluff piece about a football game's score. Instead, he tells her that her life has no meaning and will end in just a few days. This sparks her to action to change the pattern of her life.
Is Life or Something Like It based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Life or Something Like It scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.