Series

Life on Mars

“A modern day cop in a 1973 world.”

★ 6.4(103)20081 season

Life on Mars is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 20 June 2026.

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Good to know

Creator: Matthew Graham, Tony Jordan, Ashley Pharoah
Release date: 2008-10-09
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 17
Network: ABC
Status: Ended
Country: United States of America
Studio: Kudos

About Life on Mars

Life on Mars is a 2008 web series in the Mystery, Drama and Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres, created by Matthew Graham, Tony Jordan and Ashley Pharoah, starring Jason O'Mara, Harvey Keitel and Gretchen Mol. It spans 1 season and 17 episodes, and originally aired on ABC. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 103 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Life on Mars in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After a car crash, police detective Sam Tyler mysteriously finds himself transported back to 1973 and still working as a detective.

Seasons (1)

Season 117 eps · 2008

Cast

Jason O'Mara

Det. Sam Tyler

Harvey Keitel

Lt. Gene Hunt

Gretchen Mol

Policewoman Annie Norris

Michael Imperioli

Det. Ray Carling

Jonathan Murphy

Det. Chris Skelton

Greg D'Agostino

Detective

Chris Miskiewicz

Themes & keywords

1970stime travelpoliceremakepolice detectivenypd

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Life on Mars in United States?+

In United States, Life on Mars is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Life on Mars on Netflix?+

Life on Mars is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How many seasons of Life on Mars are there?+

Life on Mars has 1 season and 17 episodes in total.

Who stars in Life on Mars?+

Life on Mars stars Jason O'Mara, Harvey Keitel, Gretchen Mol, Michael Imperioli and Jonathan Murphy.

When did Life on Mars come out?+

Life on Mars is a 2008 web series created by Matthew Graham, Tony Jordan and Ashley Pharoah.

What genre is Life on Mars?+

Life on Mars is Mystery, Drama and Sci-Fi & Fantasy series.

Who created Life on Mars?+

Life on Mars was created by Matthew Graham, Tony Jordan and Ashley Pharoah.