The Life List

"For everyone who's still figuring it out."

2025 2h 3m EN

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★7.0TMDB · 637

RomanceComedyDrama

Synopsis

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When her mother sends her on a quest to complete a teenage bucket list, a young woman uncovers family secrets, finds romance — and rediscovers herself.

“For everyone who's still figuring it out.”

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Cast

Sofia Carson
Alex Rose
Kyle Allen
Brad Ackerman
Sebastian de Souza
Garrett
Connie Britton
Elizabeth
José Zúñiga
Samuel
Jordi Mollà
Johnny
Dario Ladani Sanchez
Lucas
Federico Rodriguez
Julian

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Adam Brooks
Writers: Adam Brooks
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released last year.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Adam Brooks, shot by Florian Ballhaus. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Will Bates. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Peter Teschner shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Sofia Carson and Kyle Allen and Sebastian de Souza carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "For everyone who's still figuring it out.".

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IMDB entry: tt2172954 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Adam Brooks directs. Florian Ballhaus behind the camera. Will Bates scores. Peter Teschner cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released last year.
2Directed by Adam Brooks, shot by Florian Ballhaus. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Will Bates. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Peter Teschner shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Sofia Carson and Kyle Allen and Sebastian de Souza carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "For everyone who's still figuring it out.".
7IMDB entry: tt2172954 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Florian Ballhaus
Original score: Will Bates
Editing: Peter Teschner
Production design: Lisa Myers
Costume design: Madeline Weeks
Makeup / hair: Adelina Atashi
Stunt coordinator: John Cenatiempo
Runtime: 123 min · 2h 3m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: The Life List (2025)

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RalphRahal2025-03-30
★ 7/10
The Life List (2025) was surprisingly easy to sit through, even with its longer runtime. The pacing was pretty well-balanced, which helped a lot. I appreciated how the story packed in life lessons without getting preachy or feeling like it was dragging. It had this light tone that made it watchable while still trying to say something meaningful, even if it didn’t always dig as deep as it could’ve. The directing was a bit safe, and while that’s not always a bad thing, I think the movie could’ve gone a little further with emotional depth. A lot of the focus is placed on how the main character reacts to situations, but sometimes it felt like the movie brushed past what actually mattered in the moment. The acting, though, made up for a lot of that. The leads did a solid job carrying the weight of the story. The supporting cast was hit-or-miss, but nothing that pulled me out of it. Visually, it looked great. The cinematography was smooth, with a nice mix of bright tones and more grounded scenes that worked well with the mood. I also really liked the music choices. The soundtrack wasn't overwhelming but it blended in perfectly, adding just enough to keep the emotional beats working. The script had its flaws, sure, but it didn’t feel forced. It served the story, and even if it leaned into familiar territory, it didn’t lose its charm. All in all, it’s not groundbreaking, but it’s a comforting watch with a decent message.

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