If you haven’t watched Living yet, you’ve been missing one of the most quietly devastating films of the last few years. The good news? Living movie streaming is now easier than ever, with the Oscar-nominated British drama available on Netflix in the United States. This is exactly the kind of film you put on when you want cinema that actually means something — and Bill Nighy’s performance will stay with you long after the credits roll.
Based on a screenplay by Kazuo Ishiguro and directed by Oliver Hermanus, the film follows an English bureaucrat with an icy exterior who begins to soften when a dire prognosis inspires him to change tack and build his legacy. It is tender, unhurried, and deeply human — the kind of drama that makes you rethink your own priorities. For more streaming recommendations and OTT news, visit our entertainment section on Technosports.
Living on Netflix
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Movie Title | Living (2022) |
| Director | Oliver Hermanus |
| Screenplay | Kazuo Ishiguro |
| Lead Cast | Bill Nighy, Aimee Lou Wood, Tom Burke, Alex Sharp |
| Genre | British Drama |
| Rotten Tomatoes Score | 96% (Certified Fresh) |
| Oscar Nominations | Best Actor (Bill Nighy), Best Adapted Screenplay |
| Original Distributor (US) | Sony Pictures Classics |
| Netflix US Release Date | June 5, 2023 |
| Streaming Platform | Netflix (US) |
| Available to Rent? | Yes, prior to Netflix arrival |
| UK Streaming Status | Not confirmed (Lionsgate distributes in some territories) |
Why Living Is Worth Every Minute?
This is not a loud film. It does not rely on spectacle or plot twists. What it delivers instead is something rarer — a meditation on mortality, regret, and the quiet courage it takes to actually start living before it is too late. The movie holds a Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes with a 96% score, and it scooped two Oscar nomination nods at the 95th Academy Awards, with Nighy picking up a Best Actor nomination and a Best Adapted Screenplay nom for Kazuo Ishiguro.
It had a limited theatrical release in the US following its initial debut at the Sundance Film Festival, with Sony Pictures Classics acquiring the US distribution rights. whats-on-netflix The film arrived on Netflix US through the broader Sony output deal that has brought several Sony Pictures Classics titles to the platform. It marked the movie’s first appearance on a streaming service after being available to rent for several months.
Living is actually a remake of the 1952 Japanese film Ikiru by the legendary Akira Kurosawa — itself one of cinema’s most beloved works. If you enjoy thoughtful, character-driven drama, this is unmissable viewing. Learn more about the film’s origins on Wikipedia. For more must-watch film and OTT recommendations, check out our movies and streaming guide on Technosports.
