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.
Sofia Carson
Alex Rose
Kyle Allen
Brad Ackerman
Sebastian de Souza
Garrett
Connie Britton
Elizabeth
José Zúñiga
Samuel
Jordi Mollà
Johnny
Dario Ladani Sanchez
Lucas
Federico Rodriguez
Julian
Marianne Rendón
Zoe
Michael Rowland
Finn
Chelsea Frei
Megan
Luca Padovan
Ezra
Rachel Zeiger-Haag
Catherine
Maria Jung
Nina
Donnetta Lavinia Grays
Donnetta Lavinia Grays
Ben Warheit
Jackson
Jonathan Lipnick
Old Man Sullivan
Lila Midkiff
Ellie
Khouri St. Surin
Aaron
Ahnya O'Riordan
Corinne
Sabira Mokhtar
Danielle
Alexander Jameson
Anthony
Mary Joy
Sally Wyman
Anderson Zemon
Oscar
Valeria Marrero
Chloe
Shannon Helene Barnes
Nell
Ryder Chasin
Emcee
Nataly Aukar
Comedian
Kerry Flanagan
Receptionist
Kimberly Dodson
Kelly
Valerie Wright
Older Woman
Jacob Heimer
Young Father
Gabriella Kessler
Young Mother
Sasha Sen
Sakina
Patrick Ewing
Patrick Ewing
Anthony Lisa
Driving Instructor
Michael Sarason
Saxophone
Jainardo Batista
Singer
Felipe Wurst
Guitar
Dan Martinez
Bass
Will Fitz
Cafe Waiter (uncredited)
Alex Anagnostidis
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Alexandra Astor
Student on Playground (uncredited)
Giuliano Ciabatta
Bocce Player (uncredited)
Meg Hennessy
Young Mother 2 (uncredited)
Camillo Lazarczyk
Pedestrian (uncredited)
Michelle Santiago
Pedestrian (uncredited)
Natalie Sepulveda
Young Alex Rose (uncredited)
Shefik
Bar Goer (uncredited)
Vanessa Von Schwarz
Volleyball Teammate (uncredited)
Director, Writer
Adam Brooks
Novel
Lori Nelson Spielman
March 30, 2025
7
The Life List (2025) was surprisingly easy to sit through, even with its longer runtime. The pacing was pretty well-balanced, which helped a lot. I appreciated how the story packed in life lessons without getting preachy or feeling like it was dragging. It had this light tone that made it watchable while still trying to say something meaningful, even if it didn’t always dig as deep as it could’ve.
The directing was a bit safe, and while that’s not always a bad thing, I think the movie could’ve gone a little further with emotional depth. A lot of the focus is placed on how the main character reacts to situations, but sometimes it felt like the movie brushed past what actually mattered in the moment. The acting, though, made up for a lot of that. The leads did a solid job carrying the weight of the story. The supporting cast was hit-or-miss, but nothing that pulled me out of it.
Visually, it looked great. The cinematography was smooth, with a nice mix of bright tones and more grounded scenes that worked well with the mood. I also really liked the music choices. The soundtrack wasn't overwhelming but it blended in perfectly, adding just enough to keep the emotional beats working. The script had its flaws, sure, but it didn’t feel forced. It served the story, and even if it leaned into familiar territory, it didn’t lose its charm. All in all, it’s not groundbreaking, but it’s a comforting watch with a decent message.