This Is My Life

1992
PG-13
1h 45m

IMDb RATING

6.0/10

1.5K

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A stand-up comic (Julie Kavner) neglects her two daughters in the midst of her newfound fame.

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A stand-up comic (Julie Kavner) neglects her two daughters in the midst of her newfound fame.A stand-up comic (Julie Kavner) neglects her two daughters in the midst of her newfound fame.A stand-up comic (Julie Kavner) neglects her two daughters in the midst of her newfound fame.

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IMDb RATING

6.0/10

1.5K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 nominations total

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Trivia
Dan Aykroyd (Moss) and Carrie Fisher (Claudia) were a couple before she married Paul Simon.

Goofs
When Erica and Opal run off to live with their father in Albany, it is clear they're not in Albany. For one the train station they get off at is a grand large station. Although still standing and in use as a bank, Albany abandon its large Union Station in downtown Albany for train service in 1968. In 1992 trains were using a small station located in the town of Rensselaer, which is across the Hudson River from Albany. Additionally en-route to their father's house they pass many small semi- detached homes which is reminiscent of Toronto, were most of the film was shot, rather than Albany where houses are larger and mostly detached.

Quotes
Jordan Strang: Maybe the hell you know,is a lot better than the one you don't.

Alternate versions
Originally rated "R" by the MPAA, the sex scene between the two teenagers was trimmed a bit to earn a "PG-13" rating.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Memoirs of an Invisible Man/Under Suspicion/The Mambo Kings/This Is My Life (1992)

Soundtracks
Love of My Life
Written and Performed by Carly Simon

User reviews14

Featured review

8/10

SWEET AND CHARMING WITH WINNING PERFORMANCES ALL AROUND.

With a staunch history of detesting "chick flicks," I as SO prepared to dislike this film, but then I found myself drawn in with a giant smile on my face, not because it is especially funny, but for the disarming ad utterly charming performances of the two youthful leads Samantha Mathis and Gaby Hoffman. Certainly, the situation is a well-worn one that I need not relate here, but it's execution is uniquely underplayed, giving the characters and film a believably real tone and feeling. You'll find yourself, as did I, falling hopelessly in love with the girls, wanting to hug and protect them, and making sure it all turns out okay for them.

If you have the opportunity, to not deny yourself the pleasurable experience this film provides.