Life (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1999, Life is a comedy and crime film directed by Ted Demme, running about 108 minutes. “Share it with someone you love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.
Who’s in it. Life stars Eddie Murphy as Rayford Gibson, Martin Lawrence as Claude Banks, Obba Babatundé as Willie Long and Nick Cassavetes as Sergeant Dillard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $73.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel, ALLBLK Apple TV channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life (1999)?
- In US, Life is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and ALLBLK Apple TV channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Life worth watching?
- Life holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Life?
- Life stars Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Obba Babatundé, Nick Cassavetes and Bernie Mac.
- When was Life released?
- Life was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.