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Hi-Life

"A romantic comedy for the romantically challenged."

1998

1h 22m

6.7(22 votes)

Comedy

Romance

Overview

Jimmy needs $900 to clear a gambling debt but a series of lies leads to Ray trying to raise the cash from friends who owe him money.

Where to Watch

Rent

Amazon Video

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

Lions Gate Films

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Eric Stoltz

Eric Stoltz

Jimmy

Daryl Hannah

Daryl Hannah

Maggie

Campbell Scott

Campbell Scott

Ray

Katrin Cartlidge

Katrin Cartlidge

April

Moira Kelly

Moira Kelly

Susan

Peter Riegert

Peter Riegert

Minor

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

Fatty

Michelle Durning

Yale

Saundra Santiago

Saundra Santiago

Elena

Carlo Alban

Carlo Alban

Ricky

Creative team

Directed by: Roger Hedden
Written by: Roger Hedden

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