Life of Pi (2012)
📌 Available on Disney+ and Max and Apple TV🛡️ Parental guidance PG
📖 Story
When a shipwreck leaves a young man adrift in the Pacific with an unexpected companion—a Bengal tiger—survival becomes an intricate dance between human will and primal instinct. Life of Pi explores the depths of resilience through an unlikely bond forged in the vastness of the ocean, where faith and ingenuity become the only shields against despair. As days blur into months, the line between hunter and hunted dissolves into something far more complex: a meditation on what it truly means to endure and transform through unimaginable adversity.
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Fast-paced
82
Strong recommendation
EnergyMeasured and gradual
ToneLight and steady
ExperienceStraightforward viewing experience
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect an easy, fast-moving watch built for direct fun more than layered tension or emotional weight.
Easy to enter quicklyBuilt for quick funClear and accessible mood
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Parental guidance
📌 MPAA
Suitable for family viewing with some guidance.
Runtime
127 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorAng Lee
WritingYann MartelDavid Magee
CastSuraj SharmaIrrfan KhanAyush TandonGautam BelurAdil Hussain
ProductionGil NetterDavid WomarkDean GeorgarisAng Lee
MusicKevin KaskaMychael DannaPhilip Stockton
CinematographyClaudio MirandaFarhad Ahmed Dehlvi
Where to watch Life of Pi
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Now available through 19 official offers on 4 platforms
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✨Availability Snapshot19 offers
Life of Pi is currently listed across official watch options including Disney+, Max, Apple TV and Prime Video.
Subscription access may be available through Disney+ and Max, depending on your country and plan. Rental starts from 3.49 GBP on Apple TV. Purchase starts from 4.99 USD on Apple TV.
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
An editorial snapshot using the title’s recorded currency: budget, revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple without forcing USD conversion.
🚀Blockbuster5.08x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue strongly outpaced the production cost
The release multiplied its reported budget into a standout box office result.
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Blockbuster result
💹 Return multiple: 5.08x📈 ROI: +408%🧾 Blockbuster
💰Budget
$120M120 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$609M609 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
🚀Commercial gap
+$489M+489 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
🚀Return multiple
5.08x5.08x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Financial map
Relative scale inside this section
Budget: $120M • Revenue: $609M • Commercial gap: +$489M ROI +408%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Multiplied its budget strongly.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Screenshots and images
Cast & crew
Suraj Sharma
Pi Patel
Irrfan Khan
Adult Pi Patel
Ayush Tandon
Pi Patel (11-12 Years)
Gautam Belur
Pi Patel (5 Years)
Adil Hussain
Santosh Patel
Tabu
Gita Patel
Ayaan Khan
Ravi Patel (7 Years)
Mohd Abbas Khaleeli
Ravi Patel (13-14 Years)
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Vibish Sivakumar
Ravi Patel (18-19 Years)
Rafe Spall
Writer
Gérard Depardieu
Cook
James Saito
Older Insurance Investigator
Jun Naito
Younger Insurance Investigator
Andrea Di Stefano
Priest
Director: Ang Lee
❓ FAQ
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1On which platforms can I watch Life of Pi?
The film is available on multiple platforms: Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV, and Hulu. You can choose the platform available to you and enjoy watching the film in high quality.
2What is the plot of Life of Pi in brief?
The film follows a young man named Pi who finds himself alone in the Pacific Ocean after a ship carrying his family to Canada sinks. He must survive alongside a large Bengal tiger, making his journey a true test of endurance and willpower.
3What is the duration of the film?
The film runs for 127 minutes, approximately 2 hours and 7 minutes. This duration allows for a balanced narration of the story between dialogue and visual events.
4When was the film released and who directed it?
The film was released in 2012 and directed by 李安. The work combines stunning visual cinema with deep human drama.
5Is the film suitable for families and children?
The film is an adventure and drama genre with a duration of 127 minutes. It contains intense scenes related to survival and the tiger, so it is recommended to check the age rating specified on your streaming platform before allowing children to watch it.
6Who are the main cast members of the film?
The film stars Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Ayush Tandon, Gautam Belur, and Adil Hussain, delivering powerful performances in this distinctive cinematic work.
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