Life of Pi

Take the journey of a lifetime.

2012 • 127 min • Adventure · Drama

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Synopsis

The story of an Indian boy named Pi, a zookeeper's son who finds himself in the company of a hyena, zebra, orangutan, and a Bengal tiger after a shipwreck sets them adrift in the Pacific Ocean.

Our family guide

Best from age 11

Movie Knight Score

13891 reviews

67 Reviewers · 3 · 53%
74 Audience · 13888 · 47%

After a shipwreck, a young boy named Pi is left stranded on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger. He must use his wits and faith to survive the perilous journey across the vast Pacific Ocean. It’s a visually stunning adventure of resilience and self-discovery.

Violence & peril: 5/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 6/10

Heads up

Intense scenes of animal predation and struggle for survival.
Themes of loss and being alone can be unsettling.
Some emotional intensity related to hunger and despair.

What it models well

Resilience in adversity
The power of hope and faith
Respect for nature
Coping with loss

Talk about it after

How Pi’s faith helped him endure his ordeal.
The meaning of the tiger, Richard Parker, in Pi’s journey.
The different ways people cope with tragedy.
The importance of resourcefulness in challenging situations.

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Top billed cast

Director: Ang Lee • Crew: David Magee

Trailers & clips

Life Of Pi - Official Trailer

Reviewer notes

Not recommended
My rating: 4 out of 10 stars A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger. I did not have huge expectations on this movie since it is not exactly my style of movie but nevertheless I have to say that I was disappointed. The movie is certainly quite beauti...
Dark Jedi, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Perfectly written, amazingly filmed, and surprisingly ended. Definitely, going in my amnisa list.
Ibraheem..., TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Visually, this movie traps yourself from the beginning to the end. The story is really deep and moving and the performances are plainly good. A must to be seen.
tanty, TMDB Community