Best TV Shows Guide: Why Life on Mars Still Matters
A TMDB-backed guide to Life on Mars, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.
Life on Mars (2006) — an evergreen reference for this TV series: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Is he mad, in a coma… or has Detective Sam Tyler really travelled back in time?
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
John Simm as Sam Tyler; Philip Glenister as Gene Hunt; Liz White as Annie Cartwright; Dean Andrews as Ray Carling; Marshall Lancaster as Chris Skelton; Noreen Kershaw as Phyllis Dobbs
About Life on Mars
A detective chief inspector from 2006 is investigating a serial killer when he is knocked over by a speeding car. Waking up, he finds himself mysteriously transported back in time to 1973. Initially struggling to come to terms with his situation, he has to come to terms with the old-fashioned technology and attitude of the day, while figuring out how he came to be trapped in the past.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Life on Mars?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Life on Mars?
John Simm as Sam Tyler; Philip Glenister as Gene Hunt; Liz White as Annie Cartwright; Dean Andrews as Ray Carling; Marshall Lancaster as Chris Skelton; Noreen Kershaw as Phyllis Dobbs
Is this Life on Mars guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
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