Living (2022)
Kernel Score: 76% · 498 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama
Released: 2022-11-04
Runtime: 102 minutes
Where to watch Living
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
London, 1953. Mr. Williams, a veteran civil servant, is an important cog within the city's bureaucracy as it struggles to rebuild in the aftermath of World War II. Buried under paperwork at the office and lonely at home, his life has long felt empty and meaningless. Then a devastating medical diagnosis forces him to take stock, and to try and grasp some fulfilment before it passes permanently beyond reach.
Living parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Living is a PG-13 drama about a terminally ill civil servant seeking meaning in his final months, a quiet and reflective story.
- Violence & scariness: None — No violence; the film is a quiet character drama centered on a terminal illness diagnosis.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Oliver Hermanus
Cast
- Bill Nighy as Williams
- Aimee Lou Wood as Margaret Harris
- Alex Sharp as Peter Wakeling
- Tom Burke as Sutherland
- Adrian Rawlins as Middleton
- Oliver Chris as Hart
- Hubert Burton as Rusbridger
- Zoe Boyle as Mrs. McMasters
- Barney Fishwick as Michael
- Patsy Ferran as Fiona
Living FAQ
Is Living good?
Living has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 498 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Living?
In the US you can stream Living on Hulu, Fubo and YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Living OK for kids?
Living is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Living is a PG-13 drama about a terminally ill civil servant seeking meaning in his final months, a quiet and reflective story.
What movies are like Living?
If you liked Living, try Awakenings, The Father, Eternity and a Day and Darkest Hour.