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Ways to Live Forever

  • 2010
  • PG-13
  • 1h 30m
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6.9/10
1.1K
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Ways to Live Forever (2010)
Sam loves facts. He wants to know about UFOs and horror movies and airships and ghosts and scientists, and how it feels to kiss a girl. And because he has leukemia he wants to know the facts about dying. Sam needs answers to the questions nobody will answer.
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Sam loves facts. He wants to know about UFOs and horror movies and airships and ghosts and scientists, and how it feels to kiss a girl. And because he has leukemia he wants to know the facts... Read allSam loves facts. He wants to know about UFOs and horror movies and airships and ghosts and scientists, and how it feels to kiss a girl. And because he has leukemia he wants to know the facts about dying. Sam needs answers to the questions nobody will answer.Sam loves facts. He wants to know about UFOs and horror movies and airships and ghosts and scientists, and how it feels to kiss a girl. And because he has leukemia he wants to know the facts about dying. Sam needs answers to the questions nobody will answer.

  • Director
    • Gustavo Ron
  • Writers
    • Gustavo Ron
    • Sally Nicholls
  • Stars
    • Robbie Kay
    • Alex Etel
    • Emilia Fox
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gustavo Ron
    • Writers
      • Gustavo Ron
      • Sally Nicholls
    • Stars
      • Robbie Kay
      • Alex Etel
      • Emilia Fox
    • 10User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 5 nominations

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    Ella Purnell at an event for Ways to Live Forever (2010)
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    Robbie Kay and Ella Purnell in Ways to Live Forever (2010)
    Ben Chaplin and Robbie Kay in Ways to Live Forever (2010)
    Robbie Kay in Ways to Live Forever (2010)
    Ella Purnell in Ways to Live Forever (2010)
    Phyllida Law in Ways to Live Forever (2010)
    Greta Scacchi, Alex Etel, and Robbie Kay in Ways to Live Forever (2010)
    Ben Chaplin and Emilia Fox in Ways to Live Forever (2010)
    Ben Chaplin in Ways to Live Forever (2010)
    Robbie Kay and Ella Purnell in Ways to Live Forever (2010)

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    Robbie Kay
    Robbie Kay
    • Sam MacQueen
    Alex Etel
    Alex Etel
    • Felix Stranger
    Emilia Fox
    Emilia Fox
    • Amanda MacQueen
    Greta Scacchi
    Greta Scacchi
    • Mrs. Willis
    Eloise Barnes
    • Ella MacQueen
    Phyllida Law
    Phyllida Law
    • Grandmother
    Ben Chaplin
    Ben Chaplin
    • Daniel MacQueen
    Natalia Tena
    Natalia Tena
    • Annie
    José Luis García-Pérez
    José Luis García-Pérez
    • Dr. Bill Bryan
    • (as José Luis García Pérez)
    Fiona Dolman
    Fiona Dolman
    • Gillian Stranger
    Ella Purnell
    Ella Purnell
    • Kaleigh
    • (as Elena Purnell)
    Jeff Brown
    • TV Presenter
    Matt Stubbs
    • Mickey Stranger
    Maria Moncada
    • Sister Brenda Lee
    Edmund Herd
    Edmund Herd
    • Old Man
    Hellena Taylor
    • Young Mother
    Andrew Thopson
    • Lanky Guy
    Keith Braddick
    • Ghost of Grandfather
    • Director
      • Gustavo Ron
    • Writers
      • Gustavo Ron
      • Sally Nicholls
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    • Trivia
      It's based on the book with the same title written by Sally Nicholls.
    • Soundtracks
      Times Like This
      Written by Farryl Purkiss
      ©2007 by Farryl Purkiss / Sheer Sound
      Courtesy of Sheer Sound
      Published by Dr. Doctor Music
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    User reviews10

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    10/10
    Great story
    This is such a great movie it leaves something in you after watching it. I think it deserves more than 6.6 rating, i am not sure if its based on a true story but it makes feel that it is. The kid Sam acting makes you feel it is real. The other characters were good as well. The good thing that they focus on the kid's needs and what he wishes to do before he dies which is better than shooting the movie in the hospital which doesn't make you bored there many adventures simple ones but still fun to watch. If you are into the drama movies with good story line and entertaining scenes this is a good choice not to forget its a touching movie.
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    • K_ss87
    • Dec 4, 2012

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    • Release date
      • October 29, 2010 (Spain)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Spain
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vivir para siempre
    • Filming locations
      • Eldon Square, Percy Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, England, UK(on location)
    • Production companies
      • El Capitan Pictures
      • Formato Producciones S.L.
      • Life & Soul Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $164,720
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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