
Life, Animated
When he fell into silence, movies gave him back his voice
At three years old, a chatty, energetic little boy named Owen Suskind ceased to speak, disappearing into autism with apparently no way out. Almost four years passed and the only stimuli that engaged Owen were Disney films. Then one day, his father donned a puppet—Iago, the wisecracking parrot from Aladdin—and asked “what’s it like to be you?” And poof! Owen replied, with dialogue from the movie. Life, Animated tells the remarkable story of how Owen found in Disney animation a pathway to language and a framework for making sense of the world.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Life, Animated
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 2016-07-01
- Runtime: 91 minutes
- Rating: 7.436/10 (141 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: A&E IndieFilms, Motto Pictures, Roger Ross Williams Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.9849
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Owen Suskind
as Himself

Ron Suskind
as Himself

Jonathan Freeman
as Himself

Gilbert Gottfried
as Himself
Gallery

Trailers & Clips
Official Trailer
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life, Animated?â–Ľ
Life, Animated is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2016-07-01.
Who are the main actors in Life, Animated?â–Ľ
The main cast includes Owen Suskind, Ron Suskind, Jonathan Freeman, Gilbert Gottfried, .
Where can I watch Life, Animated online?â–Ľ
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Life, Animated is available.
Is Life, Animated based on a true story?â–Ľ
When he fell into silence, movies gave him back his voice
What is the IMDb rating of Life, Animated?â–Ľ
Life, Animated has an IMDb rating of 7.436/10 based on 141 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Life, Animated?â–Ľ
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Life, Animated?â–Ľ
The soundtrack was composed by A&E IndieFilms, Motto Pictures, Roger Ross Williams Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Life, Animated filmed?â–Ľ
Life, Animated was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Life, Animated?â–Ľ
The total runtime of Life, Animated is 91 minutes.
Is Life, Animated suitable for kids?â–Ľ
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Life, Animated?â–Ľ
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Life, Animated.
Does Life, Animated have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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