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Doing Life

1986·Movie
1h 36min
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Tony Danza stars in this prison drama about Jerome "Jerry" Rosenburg, a self-professed "jailhouse lawyer" who defends himself against the homicide charge that has put him on death row. This tense movie, made in Canada, has the feel of a biographical documentary.
Prison DramaDeath RowJailhouse LawyerSocial CommentaryPsychological DramaBleakIntenseMade-for-TV Movie80s Aesthetics

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Doing Life legally?

Doing Life is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Doing Life worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Doing Life rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Doing Life?

1 h 36 min

Doing Life runs 1 h 36 min.

Is Doing Life based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Doing Life in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Doing Life?

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