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This Is the Life

5.820081h 37mMovieDocumentaryMusic

In 1989, a collective of young hip hop artists gathered at a health food café in South Central Los Angeles. Their mandate? To reject gang culture and expand the musical boundaries of hip hop. DuVernay's documentary chronicles the historic…

DirectorAva DuVernay
ProducersAva DuVernay·Omid Walizadeh

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Cast · Directed by Ava DuVernay

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Big Al
Self
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Busdriver
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Chali 2na
Self
CCCut Chemist
Cut Chemist
Self
EKEllay Khule
Ellay Khule
Self
FJ
Fat Jack
Self
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Self
TL
Tray Loc
Self
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Riddlore
Self
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Wreccless
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GK
Ganjah K
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This Is the Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams This Is the Life?

This Is the Life isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is This Is the Life on Netflix?

No, This Is the Life is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is This Is the Life on Amazon Prime Video?

No, This Is the Life isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch This Is the Life for free?

This Is the Life isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for This Is the Life?

This Is the Life hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 28, 2008. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.