Movie

Life

“Share it with someone you love.”

★ 6.7(873)19991h 48m

Life is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 June 2026.

Where to watch Life

🇨🇦 Canada

Good to know

Director: Ted Demme
Release date: 1999-04-16
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Box office: $73,500,000
Budget: $80,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

Life — trailer

About Life

Life is a 1999 movie in the Comedy and Crime genres, directed by Ted Demme, starring Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence and Obba Babatundé. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 873 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Life in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.

Cast

Eddie Murphy

Rayford Gibson

Martin Lawrence

Claude Banks

Obba Babatundé

Willie Long

Nick Cassavetes

Sergeant Dillard

Anthony Anderson

Barry Shabaka Henley

Pokerface

Brent Jennings

Hoppin' Bob

Bernie Mac

Jangle Leg

Miguel A. Núñez Jr.

Biscuit

Michael Taliferro

Goldmouth

Guy Torry

Radio

Bokeem Woodbine

Can't Get Right

Themes & keywords

mississippi riverracistbootleggingcriminalbitinglife imprisonmenthopeless1930sanxiouscallousfrightenedharsh

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Life in Canada?+

In Canada, Life is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Life on Netflix?+

Life is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Life?+

Life has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in Life?+

Life stars Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Obba Babatundé, Nick Cassavetes and Anthony Anderson.

When did Life come out?+

Life is a 1999 movie directed by Ted Demme.

What genre is Life?+

Life is Comedy and Crime film.

Who directed Life?+

Life was directed by Ted Demme.