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
Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
as Biscuit
Michael Taliferro
as Goldmouth
Guy Torry
as Radio
Bokeem Woodbine
as Can't Get Right
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$80M
Box Office
$74M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Imagine Entertainment • Eddie Murphy Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Life?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Life (1999).
What is Life about?▼
Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.
Who directed Life?▼
Life was directed by Ted Demme and released in 1999. It is a comedy, crime film.
How long is Life?▼
Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in Life?▼
The cast of Life includes Eddie Murphy as Rayford Gibson, Martin Lawrence as Claude Banks, Obba Babatundé as Willie Long, Nick Cassavetes as Sergeant Dillard, Anthony Anderson as Cookie and more.
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