Life on Mars (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Series · ★ 7.8
Released in 2006, Life on Mars is a crime, drama, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. A detective chief inspector from 2006 is investigating a serial killer when he is knocked over by a speeding car. Waking up, he finds himself mysteriously transported back in time to 1973. Initially struggling to come to terms with his situation, he has to come to terms with the old-fashioned technology and attitude of the day, while figuring out how he came to be trapped in the past.
Who’s in it. Life on Mars stars John Simm as Sam Tyler, Philip Glenister as Gene Hunt, Liz White as Annie Cartwright and Dean Andrews as Ray Carling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Life on Mars has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life on Mars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life on Mars tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life on Mars (2006)?
- In US, Life on Mars is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Life on Mars worth watching?
- Life on Mars holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, drama, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Life on Mars?
- Life on Mars stars John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White, Dean Andrews and Marshall Lancaster.
- When was Life on Mars released?
- Life on Mars was released in 2006.