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A Life in Ten Pictures

2021 – nowShow3 seasons16 episodes

Documentary
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

A wholesome, moving documentary series about a real life story and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 16 episodes · best: S1E4 "John Lennon" 8.2

Episodes

7.8
8.0
7.5

Story

Extraordinary lives revealed through a handful of images - both famous and private - and by those who knew them best.

Feels like

  • Biographical Documentary
  • Human Interest
  • Archival Footage
  • Insightful Portraits
  • Emotional Journeys
  • Educational
  • Life Stories
  • Celebrity Profiles
  • Social Impact

Cast

21 of 21 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Matthew Hill, Hugo Macgregor, Helen Nixon
Produced by
Hugo Macgregor, Helen Nixon

Everyone

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Facts

April 3, 2021 · June 11, 2026 · Still running

First aired
April 3, 2021
Latest episode
June 11, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
3 seasons · 16 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
12 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream A Life in Ten Pictures?"

Questions about A Life in Ten Pictures

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Life in Ten Pictures?

PrimeBritboxAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsBBC SelectTubi TVAmazon MX Player

In the United States, A Life in Ten Pictures streams on Prime, Britbox, and BBC Select, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is A Life in Ten Pictures worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.6).

Which season of A Life in Ten Pictures is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 8.0. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.5. The highest-rated episode is John Lennon (season 1, episode 4) at 8.2, and the lowest is Muhammad Ali (season 1, episode 5) at 7.2.

Is A Life in Ten Pictures okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch A Life in Ten Pictures?

16 h

About 16 hours: 16 episodes in 3 seasons of about 59 minutes each since 2021, and it's still in production.

Is A Life in Ten Pictures plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch A Life in Ten Pictures?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.