---
title: "Life in a Year"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/life-in-a-year-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 447362
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 107
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Life in a Year (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/life-in-a-year-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Life in a Year is a film first released in 2020. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Columbia Pictures, Overbrook Entertainment. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A teen races against time to fill his dying girlfriend's final year with unforgettable moments."

### Why Watch
- Heartfelt romance that explores love and loss
- Strong emotional resonance for drama fans

### Caveats & Content Note
- Intense emotional themes may be challenging for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The romantic drama deals with terminal illness, making it emotionally intense for younger audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: emotional, romantic, tearjerker, coming-of-age

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/life-in-a-year-2020#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mitja Okorn
- **Networks / Studios**: Columbia Pictures, Overbrook Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jaden Smith** as *Daryn*
- **Cara Delevingne** as *Isabelle*
- **Cuba Gooding Jr.** as *Xavier*
- **Chris D'Elia** as *Phil*
- **JT Neal** as *Sammy*
- **Stony Blyden** as *Kiran*
- **Peter MacNeill** as *James Maxwell*
- **RZA** as *Ron*
- **Nia Long** as *Catherine*
- **Michelle Giroux** as *Amanda*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
Life in a Year is classified as a drama and romance film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 47 minutes.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
It is rated PG-13.

### Q: When was Life in a Year released in the United States?
It was released on November 27, 2020 in the US.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the story?
A 17‑year‑old learns his girlfriend is dying and tries to give her a full life in her last year.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Life in a Year — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/447362)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*