The Life List (2025)
Film · Romance, Comedy, Drama
Stream itif you enjoy earnest, sentimental journeys of self-discovery that lean heavily into classic romantic tropes.
A predictable but pleasant journey of self-discovery that follows the classic "finding oneself through a series of tasks" trope. It is a gentle, earnest watch for those who enjoy sentimental narratives about family legacies and finding love in unexpected places.
What it is about
When her mother sends her on a quest to complete a teenage bucket list, a young woman uncovers family secrets, finds romance — and rediscovers herself.
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What The Life List is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching this film feels like wrapped in a warm, familiar blanket. The pace is steady and rhythmic, moving through the checklist of tasks with a bright, polished aesthetic that ensures even the moments of drama remain light. It avoids the grit of reality in favour of a glossy, sun-dappled version of personal growth, maintaining a gentle emotional hum that never quite reaches a boil but stays consistently engaging.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is tailor-made for viewers who find comfort in the 'bucket list' sub-genre and appreciate a protagonist who learns life lessons through structured adventures. If you are seeking something subversive or intellectually challenging, this will feel overly safe and perhaps a bit saccharine. The caveat is that the plot follows a highly predictable trajectory, hitting every anticipated beat without much deviation from the formula.
The right evening for it
It is a perfect choice for a quiet Sunday evening when you want something undemanding and heartfelt. It pairs well with a glass of wine and a desire for a tidy, optimistic story about family legacies and new beginnings.
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Clip · The Life List Introduction
How The Life List leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Expect to come away feeling light and comforted, with a soft, lingering sense of optimism about the possibility of changing one's life at any stage.
Stills
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The Life List soundtrack
Music by Will Bates
- 1Our House · Casalane
- 2Gowanus
- 3It's Back
- 4Four Questions
- 5You're My Whale
- 6Sweet Home
- 7Something That Scares You
- 8Subway Story
- 9The List
- 10Adjoining Rooms
Album and songs from Apple Music.
Questions people ask
- Is The Life List a romantic film?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Romantic, with a feel-good streak. A predictable but pleasant journey of self-discovery that follows the classic "finding oneself through a series of tasks" trope. It is a gentle, earnest watch for those who enjoy sentimental narratives about family legacies and finding love in unexpected places.
- How long is The Life List?
- The Life List runs 123 min and was released in 2025.
- Where can I watch The Life List in the UK?
- In the UK, The Life List is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Who composed the music for The Life List?
- The music for The Life List is by Will Bates. The soundtrack album, The Life List (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film), has 17 tracks.
- What songs are on the The Life List soundtrack?
- The Life List (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) has 17 tracks, including “Our House” by Casalane, “Gowanus”, “It's Back”, “Four Questions” and “You're My Whale”, and more. It is on Apple Music.
- Is The Life List worth watching?
- Stream it: if you enjoy earnest, sentimental journeys of self-discovery that lean heavily into classic romantic tropes. IMDb users rate it 6.8 out of 10 from 36,060 votes, Rotten Tomatoes gives it 46%, Metacritic 49 and TMDB users 7.0.
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