
Whose Life Is It Anyway?
The ultimate drama in the human comedy.
Directed by John Badham
Produced by SLM Production Group, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
A profound, intimate legal and philosophical drama about autonomy, dignity, and the right to choose one's own fate in the face of catastrophic loss.
Ken Harrison is an artist that lives to make sculptures. One day he is involved in a car accident, and is paralyzed from his neck down. All he can do is talk and move his head, and he wants to die. Whilst he is in hospital he makes friends with some of the staff, and they support him when he goes to trial to be allowed to die.
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Is Whose Life Is It Anyway? sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is Whose Life Is It Anyway? scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Whose Life Is It Anyway? violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Does Whose Life Is It Anyway? end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is Whose Life Is It Anyway? easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Whose Life Is It Anyway?
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Whose Life Is It Anyway?
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Whose Life Is It Anyway?, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Whose Life Is It Anyway?, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Whose Life Is It Anyway?, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































