Life Goes On (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Series · ★ 6.6
Released in 1989, Life Goes On is a drama and family series.
What it’s about. Life Goes On is a television series that aired on ABC from September 12, 1989, to May 23, 1993. The show centers on the Thatcher family living in suburban Chicago: Drew, his wife Elizabeth, and their children Paige, Rebecca, and Charles, who is known as Corky. Life Goes On was the first television series to have a major character with Down syndrome.
Who’s in it. Life Goes On stars Bill Smitrovich as Andrew "Drew" Thatcher, Patti LuPone as Elizabeth 'Libby' Thacher, Chris Burke as Charles "Corky" Thatcher and Kellie Martin as Rebecca 'Becca' Thacher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Life Goes On 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 Goes On page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life Goes On tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life Goes On (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life Goes On change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life Goes On worth watching?
- Life Goes On holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Life Goes On?
- Life Goes On stars Bill Smitrovich, Patti LuPone, Chris Burke, Kellie Martin and Chad Lowe.
- When was Life Goes On released?
- Life Goes On was released in 1989.