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Life

R19991h 48mTed Demme
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 53% · Metacritic 63

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"Share it with someone you love."

Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.

ComedyCrime
Mississippi RiverRacistBootleggingCriminalBitingLife ImprisonmentHopeless1930sAnxiousCallous

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Frequently asked questions

What is Life (1999) about?

Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.

Who stars in Life?

Life stars Eddie Murphy (Rayford Gibson), Martin Lawrence (Claude Banks), Obba Babatundé (Willie Long), Nick Cassavetes (Sergeant Dillard), Anthony Anderson (Cookie). The film was directed by Ted Demme.

How long is Life?

Life has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated R.

Is Life worth watching?

Life holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 53. Fans of Comedy, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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