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Is One Life worth watching?
81
GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.1). Season 2 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 7.6 against 9.4 for the best season.
81
GreatGoodWatch scoreSummary
One life is a BBC ONE's documentary programme. Each episode is a high quality and compelling film which reflects life in contemporary Britain.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Teens
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.
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One Life episodes
10 seasons · 65 episodes
Episodes
- S2 E7 Detox or Die, 7.6
- S4 E3 To Courtney, with Love, 9.4
Cast
8 of 8 · most episodes first
Crew
- Directors
- David Graham Scott
- Music by
- Neil Barclay
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Facts
September 24, 2003 · May 20, 2008 · Ended
- First aired
- September 24, 2003
- Last aired
- May 20, 2008
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 10 seasons · 65 episodes
- Age rating
- NR
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- Finland, Lithuania, United Kingdom, Canada
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is One Life worth watching?"
Questions about One Life
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is One Life okay for kids?
NR
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
How long does it take to watch One Life?
65 h
About 65 hours: 65 episodes in 10 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2003 to 2008.
Is One Life plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.
Can I half-watch One Life?
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.