Serving Life (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.3

Released in 2011, Serving Life is a tv movie and documentary film directed by Lisa R. Cohen, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. SERVING LIFE documents an extraordinary hospice program where hardened criminals care for dying fellow inmates. Narrated and executive produced by Academy Award®-winner Forest Whitaker, the film takes viewers inside Louisiana's maximum security prison at Angola, where the average sentence is more than 90 years.
Who’s in it. Serving Life stars Forest Whitaker as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Serving Life has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Serving Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Serving Life tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Serving Life (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Serving Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Serving Life worth watching?
- Serving Life holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Serving Life?
- Serving Life stars Forest Whitaker.
- When was Serving Life released?
- Serving Life was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.
