My Life Without Me

2003, Drama, 1h 46m

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Sarah Polley keeps this production afloat with her moving performance. Read critic reviews

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When hard-working mother of two Ann (Sarah Polley) discovers she has terminal ovarian cancer and the doctors give her two months to live, she decides to keep the news from her family. Passing off her increasing weakness as a mild case of anemia, Ann begins to put her priorities in order in preparation for the last few months of her life. She records birthday messages for her daughters, visits her estranged father in prison and even seeks a replacement wife for her husband, Lee (Mark Ruffalo).
  • Rating:
    R (Language)
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Sarah Polley
  • Producer:
    Esther Garcia
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $395.6K
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    SLU, El Deseo S.A.
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Surround

Cast & Crew

Sarah Polley
Ann
Scott Speedman
Don
Deborah Harry
Ann's Mother
Mark Ruffalo
Lee
Leonor Watling
Ann
Amanda Plummer
Laurie
Julian Richings
Dr. Thompson
Maria de Medeiros
The Hairdresser
Jessica Amlee
Penny
Kanya Jo Kennedy
Patsy
Alfred Molina
Ann's Father
Esther Garcia
Producer
Sarah Polley
Director
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