Good Life (2021)
A heartbroken South African woman escapes to Greece and discovers unexpected joy through the friendship of a young refugee boy.
Good Life - Movie Information
- Release Year: 2021
- Directed by: Bonnie Rodini
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Age Rating (US): NR
- Runtime: 1h 45m
- Original Language: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): September 9, 2021 (Canada - 14A), April 15, 2022 (United States - NR)
- Production Companies: Rodini Films, Inverse Films, Happy Olive Productions
- Production Countries: South Africa
Good Life - Plot
Olive Pappadopoulous, 35, an Oral Hygienist, flees Cape Town for Greece to try outwit a broken heart, but is faced with the local villagers hostility and is befriended by a 7-year-old refugee who teaches her how to live "The Good Life."
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Good Life ...... it's closer than you think!
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Good Life - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Bonnie Rodini
Main Cast
- Erica Wessels
- Robyn Scott
- Sven Ruygrok
- Adam Neill
- Leon Clingman
- Caleb Payne
Writers
- Bonnie Rodini
Producers
- Barry Strick
- Bonnie Rodini
Good Life - FAQs
Who are the main actors in Good Life?
The cast is led by Erica Wessels as Olive, the heartbroken oral hygienist at the center of the story. She's joined by Robyn Scott as Haroula, Sven Ruygrok as Nikos, Adam Neill as Costa, Leon Clingman as Jannis Spirandopoulous, and Caleb Payne as young refugee Jet.
What is Good Life about?
Good Life follows Olive Pappadopoulous, a 35-year-old oral hygienist from Cape Town who escapes to Greece after a painful heartbreak. Greeted with suspicion by the locals, she unexpectedly bonds with Jet, a 7-year-old refugee boy whose warmth and resilience teach her what it truly means to embrace life.
What does Jet teach Olive in Good Life?
Jet, a 7-year-old refugee, becomes Olive's unlikely guide to joy and healing. Despite his own difficult circumstances, his openness and spirit help Olive let go of her heartbreak and rediscover a sense of wonder, connection, and purpose — the very essence of living "the good life."
Where was Good Life filmed?
Good Life was filmed on location in Greece, giving the film its warm Mediterranean atmosphere, as well as drawing on the South African roots of its production. The contrast between Cape Town and a Greek village setting is central to the story's emotional journey.
When was Good Life released?
Good Life had its initial release on September 9, 2021, in Canada with a 14A rating. It then arrived in the United States on April 15, 2022, with a Not Rated (NR) classification.
Where can you stream Good Life?
You can stream Good Life on Amazon Prime Video, Tubi TV, Hoopla, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Cineverse, and Fandango at Home Free — all at no extra cost with ads or included subscriptions. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Who directed and wrote Good Life?
Good Life is both written and directed by Bonnie Rodini, who also served as a producer alongside Barry Strick. It's a personal, passion-driven project produced through Rodini Films, Inverse Films, and Happy Olive Productions — a South African production with a distinctly international soul.
What movies are similar to Good Life?
If Good Life resonated with you, you might also enjoy Everybody Loves Jeanne (2022), Sweetheart (2019), Under the Stars of Paris (2021), A California Christmas: City Lights (2021), and Siblings (2025) — all heartfelt dramedies exploring self-discovery, unexpected connections, and the beauty of starting over.
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