Life (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Series · ★ 8.4
Released in 2009, Life is a documentary series.
What it’s about. David Attenborough looks at the extraordinary ends to which animals and plants go in order to survive. Featuring epic spectacles, amazing TV firsts and examples of new wildlife behaviour.
Who’s in it. Life stars David Attenborough as Self - Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Life sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life (2009)?
- In US, Life is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Discovery+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, 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 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Life?
- Life stars David Attenborough.
- When was Life released?
- Life was released in 2009.