Life (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2017, Life is a thriller, horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Daniel Espinosa, running about 104 minutes. “Be careful what you search for” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The six-member crew of the International Space Station is tasked with studying a sample from Mars that may be the first proof of extra-terrestrial life, which proves more intelligent than ever expected.
Who’s in it. Life stars Rebecca Ferguson as Miranda North, Jake Gyllenhaal as Dr. David Jordan, Ryan Reynolds as Rory Adams and Hiroyuki Sanada as Sho Murakami, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $100.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life (2017)?
- In US, Life is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Life worth watching?
- Life holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Life?
- Life stars Rebecca Ferguson, Jake Gyllenhaal, Ryan Reynolds, Hiroyuki Sanada and Ariyon Bakare.
- When was Life released?
- Life was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.