Life
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19991h 48m6.7(890 votes)
ComedyCrime
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. It stars Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, and Obba Babatundé. The film runs for 1 hour 48 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 890 votes.
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Director
Cast
Eddie Murphy
Rayford Gibson
Martin Lawrence
Claude Banks
Obba Babatundé
Willie Long
Nick Cassavetes
Sergeant Dillard
Anthony Anderson
Cookie
Barry Shabaka Henley
Pokerface
Brent Jennings
Hoppin' Bob
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life
Where can I watch Life?
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Who stars in Life?
Life stars Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Obba Babatundé, and Nick Cassavetes, and was directed by Ted Demme.
How long is Life?
Life has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes.
When did Life come out?
Life was released in 1999.
What genre is Life?
Life is a comedy and crime film.
Is Life worth watching?
Life holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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