Life Story (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1987, Life Story is a drama film directed by Mick Jackson, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Watson and Crick race to find the structure of DNA before Linus Pauling, Maurice Wilkins, or Rosalind Franklin can find the key to unlocking the secret.
Who’s in it. Life Story stars Jeff Goldblum as Jim Watson, Tim Pigott-Smith as Francis Crick, Alan Howard as Maurice Wilkins and Juliet Stevenson as Rosalind Franklin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Life Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life Story (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life Story worth watching?
- Life Story holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Life Story?
- Life Story stars Jeff Goldblum, Tim Pigott-Smith, Alan Howard, Juliet Stevenson and Nicholas Fry.
- When was Life Story released?
- Life Story was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.