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Life Support

5.620071h 30mMovieDramaTV Movie

The true-life story of a mother who overcame an addiction to crack and became a positive role model and an AIDS activist in the black community.

DirectorNelson George
WritersHannah Weyer·Jim McKay

Where to watch

HBO MaxHBO Max
Availability shown for Philippines · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Nelson George

QLQueen Latifah
Queen Latifah
Ana
ASAnna Deavere Smith
Anna Deavere Smith
Lucille
WPWendell Pierce
Wendell Pierce
Slick
RNRachel Nicks
Rachel Nicks
Kelly
EREvan Ross
Evan Ross
Amare
GRGloria Reuben
Gloria Reuben
Sandra
TRTony Rock
Tony Rock
Ness
DHDarrin Henson
Darrin Henson
MJ2
TRTracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross
Tanya
MTMyra Lucretia Taylor
Myra Lucretia Taylor
Dr. Cooper
SASidné Anderson
Sidné Anderson
Sister Bernice
CSCedric Sanders
Cedric Sanders
Simon

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Life Support — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Life Support?

Life Support is streaming on HBO Max in Philippines. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Life Support on Netflix?

No, Life Support is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is Life Support on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Life Support isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now. It's on HBO Max instead.

Where can I watch Life Support for free?

Life Support is available on HBO Max in Philippines, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.