My Life

My Life

Every moment counts.

PG-13 1993 · 114 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama, Romance

It seems that Bob Jones has everything a man could want, namely a fulfilling job and a beautiful, pregnant wife, Gail. But Bob's life is turned upside-down when he is diagnosed with cancer and given four months to live -- not even enough time to see his first child's birth. To cleanse himself of demons in his remaining days, Bob makes a video diary, hoping to pass along some wisdom to his future child. Along the way, he discovers a lot about himself.

Directed by Bruce Joel Rubin · Written by Bruce Joel Rubin

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Michael Keaton Bob Jones
Nicole Kidman Gail Jones
Bradley Whitford Paul Ivanovich
Michael Constantine Bill Ivanovich
Rebecca Schull Rose Ivanovich
Haing S. Ngor Mr. Ho
Mark Lowenthal Dr. Mills
Lee Garlington Carol Sandman
Toni Sawyer Doris
Romy Rosemont Anya Stasiuk
Danny Rimmer Young Bobbie
Richard Schiff Young Bill Ivanovich

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