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Life

6.719991h 48mRMovieComedyCrime

Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.

DirectorTed Demme
WritersMatthew Stone·Robert Ramsey
ProducersBrian Grazer·Eddie Murphy

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ted Demme

EMEddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy
Rayford Gibson
MLMartin Lawrence
Martin Lawrence
Claude Banks
OBObba Babatundé
Obba Babatundé
Willie Long
NCNick Cassavetes
Nick Cassavetes
Sergeant Dillard
AAAnthony Anderson
Anthony Anderson
Cookie
BHBarry Shabaka Henley
Barry Shabaka Henley
Pokerface
BJBrent Jennings
Brent Jennings
Hoppin' Bob
BMBernie Mac
Bernie Mac
Jangle Leg
MJMiguel A. Núñez Jr.
Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
Biscuit
MT
Michael Taliferro
Goldmouth
GTGuy Torry
Guy Torry
Radio
BWBokeem Woodbine
Bokeem Woodbine
Can't Get Right

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Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Life?

Life isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Life on Netflix?

No, Life is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Life on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Life for free?

Life isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.