My Life

Bob Jones seems to have it all, a rewarding job, a loving wife who is expecting, and a bright future. But a grim cancer diagnosis changes everything, shaving months off his calendar and threatening the birth of his child. Rather than retreat into fear, he turns to a video diary to capture his thoughts, hopes, and hard earned lessons for the baby he may never meet. He invites friends and family to watch, while the camera becomes a confidante as he weighs choices about treatment, work, and what he leaves behind. As the days shorten, Bob discovers unexpected truths about the life he has lived, the love that sustains him, and the legacy he longs to give.

Released in 1993, the drama was directed by Bruce Joel Rubin and based on an original screenplay. It stars Michael Keaton as Bob Jones, with Nicole Kidman and Bradley Whitford in supporting roles.

Box office receipts totaled about 27.5 million worldwide against a 17.5 million budget, making it a modest performer for its era and signaling solid audience interest in intimate illness dramas.

Critics broadly treated the film as an earnest, intimate look at mortality, loyalty, and how families cope with illness. The performances feel grounded and the film treats dying with direct honesty, highlighting love, memory, and the urge to leave a meaningful mark.