Life Review Facts: Cast, Story and Legacy
A TMDB-backed guide to Life, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel, ALLBLK Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ALLBLK Amazon channel . Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
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
About Life
Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.
More like Life
- Johnny Dangerously
- Tough Guys
- I Shot Jesse James
- Bandidas
- O Brother, Where Art Thou?
- Thunder Road
- Blackthorn
- Bandits
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Life?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel, ALLBLK Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ALLBLK Amazon channel . Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Life?
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
Is this Life guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



