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Stephen Stanton
Roger Ebert (voice)
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Roger Ebert
Self - Film Critic
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Chaz Ebert
Self - Ebert's Wife
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Ramin Bahrani
Self - Filmmaker
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Richard Corliss
Self - Film Critic
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Nancy De Los Santos
Self - TV Producer
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Ava DuVernay
Self - Filmmaker
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Bruce Elliot
Self - Ebert's Friend
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Laura Emerick
Self - Journalist
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Emil Evans
Self - Ebert's Step-Grandson
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Raven Evans
Self - Ebert's Step-Granddaughter
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Sonia Evans
Self - Ebert's Step-Daughter
More from Stephen Stanton · Lead actor
Family Guy
1999 · 7.4
Supernatural
2005 · 8.3
King of the Hill
1997 · 7.4
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
2005 · 8.2
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
2008 · 8.5
Robot Chicken
2005 · 7.6
The Legend of Korra
2012 · 8.2
Archer
2009 · 7.9
The Tom and Jerry Show
2014 · 7.4
G.I. Joe: Renegades
2010 · 7.2
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More from Roger Ebert · Co-star actor
Early Edition
1996 · 7.4
The Critic
1994 · 7.3
E! True Hollywood Story
1996 · 8.1
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
2005 · 4.4
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
2020
Welcome to Hollywood
2000 · 4.2
Abby Singer
2003 · 6.8
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
2004
Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow!
1996
Doris Day: A Sentimental Journey
1991 · 7.0
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More from Steve James · Director
30 for 30
2009 · 7.5
Storyville
1997 · 7.6
City So Real
2020 · 8.2
America to Me
2018 · 8.4
Prefontaine
1997 · 6.6
The Luckiest Guy in the World
2023
Hoop Dreams
1994 · 7.6
We the Economy: 20 Short Films You Can't Afford to Miss
2014 · 7.0
No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson
2010 · 6.9
Joe and Max
2002 · 5.1
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Life Itself — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams Life Itself?
Life Itself is streaming on Philo, Dox and Magnolia Selects in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is Life Itself on Netflix?
No, Life Itself is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Philo and Dox.
Is Life Itself on Amazon Prime Video?
Life Itself isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Where can I watch Life Itself for free?
Life Itself is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.
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).
