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Life Itself

7.520142h 1mRMovieDocumentary

The surprising and entertaining life of renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert (1942-2013): his early days as a freewheeling bachelor and Pulitzer Prize winner, his famously contentious partnership with Gene Siskel, his…

DirectorSteve James
ProducersAmy Entelis·Paula DuPré Pesmen

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Cast · Directed by Steve James

SSStephen Stanton
Stephen Stanton
Roger Ebert (voice)
RERoger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Self - Film Critic
CEChaz Ebert
Chaz Ebert
Self - Ebert's Wife
RBRamin Bahrani
Ramin Bahrani
Self - Filmmaker
RC
Richard Corliss
Self - Film Critic
NS
Nancy De Los Santos
Self - TV Producer
ADAva DuVernay
Ava DuVernay
Self - Filmmaker
BE
Bruce Elliot
Self - Ebert's Friend
LE
Laura Emerick
Self - Journalist
EE
Emil Evans
Self - Ebert's Step-Grandson
RE
Raven Evans
Self - Ebert's Step-Granddaughter
SE
Sonia Evans
Self - Ebert's Step-Daughter

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Life Itself — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Life Itself?

Life Itself is streaming on Hoopla, Tubi TV and Plex in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and FlixFling. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Life Itself on Netflix?

No, Life Itself is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Tubi TV.

Is Life Itself on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Life Itself isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla and Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch Life Itself for free?

Life Itself is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.

Is Life Itself based on a true story?

Yes — Life Itself is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).