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Life

2017·Movie
1h 44min·R
61
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High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder5
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The future and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality3
  • Rewatchability3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodYou scare easily

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The six-member crew of the International Space Station is tasked with studying a sample from Mars that may be the first proof of extra-terrestrial life, which proves more intelligent than ever expected.
Sci-Fi Horror ThrillerClaustrophobic Space SettingAlien Lifeform ThreatIntense SuspenseVisual Homage to AlienHigh-Stakes SurvivalCold & Sterile AestheticPanic and IsolationBiological Horror

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Life legally?

Life is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Life worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Life rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Life?

1 h 44 min

Life runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Life?

Critics61
Audiences61

Yes. Critics average 61 and audiences 61 out of 100, so both groups see Life much the same way.

Was Life a box office hit?

Budget$58 million
Box office$101 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $58 million to make and earned $101 million worldwide, 1.7 times its budget.

What language is Life in?

EnglishJapaneseVietnamese

It was made in English, with some Japanese, Vietnamese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Life?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Life in 135 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Life use?

Ship TeaseMade of IronThe Radio Dies FirstUnwitting Instigator of DoomArtistic License – ShipsDwindling PartyFluffy the TerribleKill It with FireFinal GirlFrom a Single CellCrucified Hero ShotIt Can Thinkand 75 more

TV Tropes lists 87 storytelling tropes for Life, including Ship Tease, Made of Iron, The Radio Dies First.