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Life

1999·Movie
1h 48min·R

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Life fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Wholesome and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7
  • Pathos7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

History and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.
Buddy ComedyHistorical DramaPrison LifeEnduring FriendshipSentimental StoryHeartwarming & HumorousCharacter-Driven NarrativeSocial CommentaryTimeless Tale

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Life

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Where can I stream Life legally?

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

Is Life worth watching?

64
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Life rated?

RStrong languageViolence

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

How long is Life?

1 h 48 min

Life runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Life?

Critics58
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate Life higher (72) than critics (58). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Life a box office hit?

Budget$80 million
Box office$74 million

No. It cost about $80 million to make and earned $74 million worldwide, 92% of its budget.

What language is Life in?

English

It was made in English. 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 133 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Life use?

A Taste of Their Own MedicineTitle DropWhere da White Women At?Time-Compression MontageI Never Said It Was PoisonInspirationally Disadvantaged"Could Have Avoided This!" PlotCredits GagThe CameoRed Right HandChocolate BabyFaking the Deadand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 storytelling tropes for Life, including A Taste of Their Own Medicine, Title Drop, Where da White Women At?.