Doing Life(2026)
Choose a love that breaks all chains.
Doing Life Synopsis
A single mother and an incarcerated man forge an unlikely bond through heartfelt letters, unlocking a door to redemption, hope and love against all odds.
Doing Life (2026) is a romance and drama film directed by Tyler Perry, released on October 2, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Naomi Baker, Jay Reeves, Tamberla Perry and Karen Obilom. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 111 ratings.
- Director:
- Tyler Perry
- Writers:
- Tyler Perry
- Producers:
- Tyler Perry
- Production:
- Tyler Perry Studios, Netflix
- Status:
- Released
Doing Life (2026) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Doing Life before you stream it.
Doing Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Naomi Baker
as Anika
Jay Reeves
as Carousel
Tamberla Perry
as Cathy
Karen Obilom
as Trina
Jasmine Sargent
as Lisa
Danielle Moné Truitt
as Denise
Lucky Johnson
as Quinn
Cornell Young IV
as Donovan
Gena Shaw
as Dr. Scott
Tracy Tolliver
as Keisha
Mike Massa
as Officer Shane
Philip Fornah
as Officer Wilson
Key crew
Directed by Tyler Perry, written by Tyler Perry, produced by Tyler Perry.
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Doing Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 111 ratings.
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Doing Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Doing Life online?
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Doing Life (2026) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Doing Life?
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The main cast of Doing Life (2026) includes Naomi Baker, Jay Reeves, Tamberla Perry, Karen Obilom and Jasmine Sargent. The film was directed by Tyler Perry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Doing Life released?
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Doing Life was released on October 2, 2026 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Doing Life worth watching?
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Doing Life (2026) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 111 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Doing Life?
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Yes. The official Doing Life trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.