Life on Mars
A detective chief inspector from 2006 is investigating a serial killer when he is knocked over by a speeding car. Waking up, he finds himself mysteriously transported back in time to 1973. Initially struggling to come to terms with his situation, he has to come to terms with the old-fashioned technology and attitude of the day, while figuring out how he came to be trapped in the past.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel, and Fawesome.
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Where can I watch Life on Mars in the United States?
Life on Mars is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel, and Fawesome in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Life on Mars on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Life on Mars is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside BritBox Amazon Channel and Fawesome.
Can I watch Life on Mars for free?
Life on Mars streams free with ads in the United States on Fawesome and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Life on Mars?
Life on Mars scores 7.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Life on Mars?
Life on Mars stars John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White, Dean Andrews, and Marshall Lancaster. Matthew Graham is the creator and Ashley Pharoah is the creator and Tony Jordan is the creator.
How many seasons of Life on Mars are there?
Life on Mars has 2 seasons and 16 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of Life on Mars?
All 16 episodes of Life on Mars add up to about 16 hours at roughly 60 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 8 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 4 days.
What network is Life on Mars on?
Life on Mars airs on BBC One, and is produced by BBC and Red Planet Pictures.
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.