Andre Gonzales
8/10Really funny, messed up and kind of sad. Back in like the 1930's getting charged for a murder they didn't commit. They get life, and spend life trying to figure out how to get out.
Reviewed on July 10, 2023
Life(1999)
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6.7(903)1h 48m1999-04-16
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Life Synopsis
Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.
Life (1999) is a comedy and crime film directed by Ted Demme, released on April 16, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Obba Babatundé and Nick Cassavetes. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 903 ratings.
- Director:
- Ted Demme
- Writers:
- Matthew Stone, Robert Ramsey
- Producers:
- Brian Grazer, Eddie Murphy
- Cinematographer:
- Geoffrey Simpson
- Composer:
- Wyclef Jean
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Eddie Murphy Productions, Brian Grazer Productions
- Budget:
- $80,000,000
- Revenue:
- $73,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Life (1999) Trailer
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Life Videos & Clips
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Life (1999) - Never Said It Didn't Work Scene (10/10) | Movieclips
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Life (1999) - Claude's Plan Scene (9/10) | Movieclips
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Life (1999) - The Real Killer Scene (8/10) | Movieclips
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Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eddie Murphy
as Rayford Gibson
Martin Lawrence
as Claude Banks
Obba Babatundé
as Willie Long
Nick Cassavetes
as Sergeant Dillard
Anthony Anderson
as Cookie
Barry Shabaka Henley
as Pokerface
Brent Jennings
as Hoppin' Bob
Bernie Mac
as Jangle Leg
Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
as Biscuit
- Michael Taliferro
Michael Taliferro
as Goldmouth
Guy Torry
as Radio
Bokeem Woodbine
as Can't Get Right
Key crew
Directed by Ted Demme, written by Matthew Stone and Robert Ramsey, produced by Brian Grazer and Eddie Murphy.
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Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 903 ratings.
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Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Life online?
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Life (1999) is available to stream on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, ALLBLK Apple TV channel, Starz Apple TV channel, ALLBLK Amazon channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Life?
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The main cast of Life (1999) includes Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Obba Babatundé, Nick Cassavetes and Anthony Anderson. The film was directed by Ted Demme. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Life released?
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Life was released on April 16, 1999 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Life worth watching?
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Life (1999) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 903 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Life?
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Yes. The official Life trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.