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Life

6.719991h 48mRMovieComedyCrime

Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.

DirectorTed Demme
WritersRobert Ramsey·Matthew Stone
ProducersEddie Murphy·Brian Grazer

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Cast · Directed by Ted Demme

EMEddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy
Rayford Gibson
MLMartin Lawrence
Martin Lawrence
Claude Banks
OBObba Babatundé
Obba Babatundé
Willie Long
NCNick Cassavetes
Nick Cassavetes
Sergeant Dillard
AAAnthony Anderson
Anthony Anderson
Cookie
BHBarry Shabaka Henley
Barry Shabaka Henley
Pokerface
BJBrent Jennings
Brent Jennings
Hoppin' Bob
BMBernie Mac
Bernie Mac
Jangle Leg
MJMiguel A. Núñez Jr.
Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
Biscuit
MT
Michael Taliferro
Goldmouth
GTGuy Torry
Guy Torry
Radio
BWBokeem Woodbine
Bokeem Woodbine
Can't Get Right

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Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Life?

Life is streaming on Philo, Starz and ALLBLK 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 August 2026. It's currently on Philo and Starz.

Is Life on Amazon Prime Video?

Life 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 for free?

Life is available on Philo and Starz in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.