Life
Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.
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Based on audience scoresWhere to stream Life
Streaming now in the United States on Philo, Starz, and ALLBLK Apple TV channel.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Trailers and promos
Life Movie 1999 - Official Movie Trailer
Life (1999, trailer) [Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Obba Babatundé, Bernie Mac, Anthony Anderson]
Life (1999) Trailer | Eddie Murphy | Martin Lawrence
Life (1999) Official Trailer - Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence Movie HD
90s Week: Life (1999) (Theatrical Trailer)
Life (1999) - Never Said It Didn't Work Scene (10/10) | Movieclips
Life (1999) - Claude's Plan Scene (9/10) | Movieclips
Life (1999) - The Real Killer Scene (8/10) | Movieclips
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Frequently asked questions about Life
Where can I watch Life in the United States?
Life is available to stream on Philo, Starz, and ALLBLK Apple TV channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Life for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Life needs a subscription to Philo, Starz, and ALLBLK Apple TV channel, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for Life?
Life scores 6.7 on The Movie Database, 6.8 on IMDb, 77% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 71 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Life?
Life stars Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Obba Babatundé, Nick Cassavetes, and Anthony Anderson. Ted Demme is the director.
How long is Life?
Life runs 1h 48m (108 minutes).
When did Life come out?
Life was released on April 16, 1999.
Which studio made Life?
Life was produced by Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, and Eddie Murphy Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for Life?
Life was made on a budget of $80,000,000.
How much did Life make at the box office?
Life grossed $73,500,000 worldwide, against a budget of $80,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.