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Life

6.520171h 44mMA 15+MovieHorrorScience FictionMystery

The six-member crew of the International Space Station is tasked with studying a sample from Mars that may be the first proof of extra-terrestrial life, which proves more intelligent than ever expected.

DirectorDaniel Espinosa
WritersRhett Reese·Paul Wernick
ProducersBonnie Curtis·Dana Goldberg

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Daniel Espinosa

JGJake Gyllenhaal
Jake Gyllenhaal
Dr. David Jordan
RRRyan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds
Rory Adams
RFRebecca Ferguson
Rebecca Ferguson
Miranda North
HSHiroyuki Sanada
Hiroyuki Sanada
Sho Murakami
ODOlga Dihovichnaya
Olga Dihovichnaya
Ekaterina Golovkina
ABAriyon Bakare
Ariyon Bakare
Hugh Derry
NMNaoko Mori
Naoko Mori
Kazumi
HKHaruka Kuroda
Haruka Kuroda
Doctor
CW
Camiel Warren-Taylor
Dominique
ANAlexandre Nguyen
Alexandre Nguyen
1st Fisherman
HWHiu Woong-Sin
Hiu Woong-Sin
2nd Fisherman
DMDavid Muir
David Muir
20/20 Anchor

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Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Life?

Life is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Life on Netflix?

Yes — Life is available on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Life on Amazon Prime Video?

Life isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Life for free?

Life is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.