Look at Life (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1959, Look at Life is a documentary series.
What it’s about. Look at Life was a regular British series of short documentary films of which 507 were produced between 1959 and 1969 by the Special Features Division of the Rank Organisation for screening in their Odeon and Gaumont cinemas. The films always preceded the main feature film that was being shown in the cinema that week. It replaced the circuit's newsreel, Universal News, which had become increasingly irrelevant in the face of more immediate news media, particularly on television with the launch of ITN on the Independent Television service, which began broadcasting in parts of the United Kingdom in 1955.
Who’s in it. Look at Life stars Tim Turner as Narrator, Deryck Guyler as Narrator, Duncan Carse as Narrator and Michael Henderson as Narrator, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Look at Life sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Look at Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Look at Life tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Look at Life (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Look at Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Look at Life worth watching?
- Look at Life holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Look at Life?
- Look at Life stars Tim Turner, Deryck Guyler, Duncan Carse, Michael Henderson and Kay Hammond.
- When was Look at Life released?
- Look at Life was released in 1959.