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Where to watch Life (1999) in India

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Streaming in India
JioHotstar
Watch on JioHotstar ↗ Included with a subscription · checked 9 October 2026
EnglishComedyCrime1h 48m

Directed by Ted Demme. With Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence and Obba Babatundé.

The honest verdict

Worth a look if it's your kind of film. A comedy film, best with friends. Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.

6.8IMDb · 61.9k ratings
53%Rotten Tomatoes critics
3.5Letterboxd
“One of Murphy's most underrated films”A viewer review

Heads up: some violence and a lot of strong language.

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Questions

Is Life on Netflix in India?

No. In India, Life is streaming on JioHotstar.

Where can I watch Life in India?

Life is streaming on JioHotstar, included with a subscription. Checked 9 October 2026.

How long is Life?

Life is 1h 48m long (108 minutes).

Is Life worth watching?

Worth a look if it's your kind of film: 6.8 on IMDb from 61,876 ratings, and 53% of critics on Rotten Tomatoes liked it.