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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
ProducersBrian Grazer·Eddie Murphy

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

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 isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Life on Netflix?

No, Life is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is Life on Amazon Prime Video?

Life isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Life for free?

Life isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.