Life(2009)
Four years, 3000 filming days, ten part blockbuster.
Life Synopsis
David Attenborough looks at the extraordinary ends to which animals and plants go in order to survive. Featuring epic spectacles, amazing TV firsts and examples of new wildlife behaviour.
Life (2009) is a documentary series that premiered on October 11, 2009, spanning 1 season and 10 episodes. It stars David Attenborough. Viewers rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 408 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2009-10-11
- Last aired:
- 2009-12-13
- Producers:
- Catherine McCarthy, Mike Gunton, Susan Winslow
Life (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Life before you start streaming.
Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Executive produced by Catherine McCarthy, Mike Gunton and Susan Winslow.
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Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.4/10 from 408 ratings.
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Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Life?
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Life (2009) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Discovery + and Planet Earth Amazon Channel, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Life are there?
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Life has 1 season and 10 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on October 11, 2009.
Is Life still running?
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No. Life is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 13, 2009.
Who is in the cast of Life?
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Life (2009) stars David Attenborough. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Life any good?
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Life (2009) is rated 8.4 out of 10 from 408 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Life trailer?
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The official Life trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.