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Life

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

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Life
  • Genres: Comedy, Crime
  • Release Date: 1999-04-16
  • Runtime: 108 minutes
  • Rating: 6.65/10 (805 votes)
  • Budget: $80,000,000
  • Revenue: $73,500,000
  • Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Eddie Murphy Productions, Brian Grazer Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 7.9677
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy

as Rayford Gibson

Martin Lawrence

Martin Lawrence

as Claude Banks

Obba Babatundé

Obba Babatundé

as Willie Long

Nick Cassavetes

Nick Cassavetes

as Sergeant Dillard

Bernie Mac

Bernie Mac

as Jangle Leg

Michael Taliferro

Michael Taliferro

as Goldmouth

Anthony Anderson

Anthony Anderson

as Cookie

Barry Shabaka Henley

Barry Shabaka Henley

as Pokerface

Miguel A. Núñez Jr.

Miguel A. Núñez Jr.

as Biscuit

Bokeem Woodbine

Bokeem Woodbine

as Can't Get Right

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

90s Week: Life (1999) (Theatrical Trailer)

External Links

Keywords

mississippi riverracistbootleggingcriminalbitinglife imprisonmenthopeless1930sanxiouscallousfrightenedharsh

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Life?

Life is a Comedy, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1999-04-16.

Who are the main actors in Life?

The main cast includes Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Obba Babatundé, Nick Cassavetes, Bernie Mac, .

Where can I watch Life online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Life is available.

Is Life based on a true story?

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What is the IMDb rating of Life?

Life has an IMDb rating of 6.65/10 based on 805 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Life?

The movie had a production budget of $80,000,000 and earned $73,500,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Life?

The soundtrack was composed by Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Eddie Murphy Productions, Brian Grazer Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Life filmed?

Life was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Life?

The total runtime of Life is 108 minutes.

Is Life suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Life?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Life.

Does Life have a post-credit scene?

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