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Life

6.020151h 52mRMovieDrama

In 1955, young photographer Dennis Stock develops a close bond with actor James Dean while shooting pictures of the rising Hollywood star.

DirectorAnton Corbijn
WriterLuke Davies
ProducersIain Canning·Emile Sherman

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Cast · Directed by Anton Corbijn

RPRobert Pattinson
Robert Pattinson
Dennis Stock
DDDane DeHaan
Dane DeHaan
James Dean
JEJoel Edgerton
Joel Edgerton
John Morris
BKBen Kingsley
Ben Kingsley
Jack Warner
KMKelly McCreary
Kelly McCreary
Eartha Kitt
KBKristian Bruun
Kristian Bruun
Roger Love
LGLauren Gallagher
Lauren Gallagher
Natalie Wood
KRKendal Rae
Kendal Rae
Messy Actress
AMAlessandra Mastronardi
Alessandra Mastronardi
Pier Angeli
SSStella Schnabel
Stella Schnabel
Norma
PLPeter Lucas
Peter Lucas
Nicholas Ray
DL
Drew Leger
Boyfriend

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Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Life?

Life is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Life on Netflix?

No, Life is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

Is Life on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Life is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Life for free?

Life is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is Life based on a true story?

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