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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by countryCast · Directed by Steve James
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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
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1999 · 7.4
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1997 · 7.4
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2005 · 8.2
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2005 · 7.6
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
2008 · 8.5
The Legend of Korra
2012 · 8.2
The Tom and Jerry Show
2014 · 7.4
Looney Tunes Cartoons
2020 · 7.8
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2009 · 7.9
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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
Welcome to Hollywood
2000 · 4.2
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
2004
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
2020
Abby Singer
2003 · 6.8
Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow!
1996
Doris Day: A Sentimental Journey
1991 · 7.0
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Life Itself — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams Life Itself?
Life Itself is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten TV and Plex in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is Life Itself on Netflix?
No, Life Itself is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Rakuten TV.
Is Life Itself on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Life Itself is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of October 2026.
Where can I watch Life Itself for free?
Life Itself is available to stream free (with ads) on Rakuten TV and Plex in United Kingdom.
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).
