Life
Two wrongfully convicted friends must outwit corrupt guards and a hostile prison system to clear their names and survive life behind bars.
“Share it with someone you love.”
Synopsis
In 1930s Mississippi, two men form a friendship after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.
Credits
Related titles
No curated related titles yet. Use the edit affordance to add "More from this director", "Same franchise", or "Adaptation source material" entries — every change goes through the wiki review queue.
How many hands made this film
The scale of the collaboration
A crew of 75+ credited
Why a floor?
This is a minimum, not a total. We only count the credits we’ve captured so far, and coverage is uneven — a blockbuster might show a few hundred names while another of the same size shows a couple dozen. The real crews all ran into the thousands. The number here only grows as full credits are enriched — so we frame it as a floor, never a headcount.
Craft leads on file
Edited by Jeffrey WolfShot by Geoffrey SimpsonScored by Wyclef JeanDesigned by Dan Bishop
Box Office
1999 · Box office
📉 Underperformed — grossed 0.9× its budget
Why 2.5×?
Cinemas keep roughly half of every ticket sold, and a wide release’s marketing often costs about as much again as the film — so a movie needs to gross around 2.5× its production budget just to break even theatrically. It’s a rule of thumb, not the studio’s ledger (home video and streaming come later).
Worldwide gross
$73.5M
US & Canada: $64.0M — 87% of worldwide · International: $9.5M (13%)
Opening weekend: $20.4M — 32% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $25.8M — 40% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 2,594 theaters
Also known as
- Lebenslänglichde
- Condenados a fugarsees
- Perpètefr
Companies
Community tags
Be the first to tag this page — tags appear right away. Try a theme, capability, or subject (e.g. WWII, heist, slow burn, time travel, A24).
Related News
- AI · ReviewedJun 1, 2026
Emilia Clarke's 'Next Life' Acquired by Vertigo Releasing
The romantic drama 'Next Life,' starring Emilia Clarke as an aspiring jazz singer, has been acquired by Vertigo Releasing for distribution in the U.K. and Ireland. The film marks a new venture for Clarke, who is known for her roles in 'Game of Thrones' and 'Me Before You.' Clarke co-stars with Édgar Ramírez and Jack Farthing. Femi Koleoso, a prominent British jazz musician, is also involved in the project, adding to its musical authenticity.
Variety
- AI · ReviewedJun 1, 2026
Garrett Kennell Reflects on Michelle Khare's Ambition
Garrett Kennell, creative and life partner of Michelle Khare, reflects on the ambition that made her YouTube series 'Challenge Accepted' one of the platform's most innovative and popular nonfiction series. The series showcases Khare's relentless drive, including a memorable moment where she hangs from the side of a C-130 aircraft. Kennell shares his admiration for her tenacity and vision.
IndieWire
- AI · ReviewedJun 1, 2026
Love Story Recreates 1990s New York City
FX’s 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette' is set in the 1990s and follows the romantic relationship between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. The Ryan Murphy production features a minimalist and romantic aesthetic, with a strong focus on recreating the era’s New York City atmosphere. Production designer Alex DiGerlando, who studied at NYU and is from New Jersey, played a key role in shaping the visual tone of the show. His deep understanding of the period helped bring the setting to life with authenticity and emotional resonance.
Variety
- AI · ReviewedMay 30, 2026
Neighbors Submits 10 Emmy Bids
HBO Max is campaigning for Josh Safdie-produced docuseries 'Neighbors' in 10 Emmy categories. The show, which explores property-line disputes, has become a notable unscripted series of the season. The network is also submitting five bids for Robert Redford's grandson. With a second season already greenlit, the series has gained significant attention for its unique approach to real-life conflicts. The Emmy submissions highlight the show's impact and potential for recognition.
Variety
Cast & Crew
75 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Eddie Murphy
as Rayford Gibson
Martin Lawrence
as Claude Banks
Obba Babatunde
as Willie Long
Nick Cassavetes
as Sgt. Dillard
Anthony Anderson
as Cookie
Barry Shabaka Henley
as Pokerface
Brent Jennings
as Hoppin' Bob
Bernie Mac
as Jangle Leg
Miguel A Nunez Jr
as Biscuit
Michael Taliferro
as Goldmouth
Guy Torry
as Radio
Bokeem Woodbine
as Can't Get Right
Supporting cast
52Ned Beatty
as Dexter Wilkins
Lisa Nicole Carson
as Sylvia
O Neal Compton
as Superintendant Abernathy
Noah Emmerich
as Stan Blocker
Rick James
as Spanky Johnson
Clarence Williams Iii
as Winston Hancock
Heavy D
as Jake
Bonz Malone
as Leon
Ned Vaughn
as Young Sheriff Pike
R Lee Ermey
as Older Sheriff Pike
Sanaa Lathan
as Daisy
Allyson Call
as Young Mae Rose
Poppy Montgomery
as Older Mae Rose Abernathy
James D Brubaker
as Judge
Walter K Jordan
as Slim
Brooks Almy
as Billy's Mama
Hal Havins
as Billy
Hildy Brooks
as Nurse Doherty
Kenn Whitaker
as Isaac
Ernie Lee Banks
as Bathroom Attendant
David Alexander
as Doctor
Johnny Brown
as Blind Reverend Clay
Armelia Mcqueen
as Mrs. Clay
Todd Everett
as Deputy at Mansion
Don Harvey
as Man with Lantern
Venus Demilo Thomas
as Juke Joint Waitress
Zaid Farid
as Shady Cardplayer
Keith Burke
as Shady Cardplayer
Kenneth White
as Deputy
Leonard O Turner
as Superintendant Burke
Augie Blunt
as Man in Prison
Quantae Love
as Trustee at Line
Sean Lampkin
as Trustee at Line
James Emory Jr
as Goldmouth's Son
Bill Gratton
as Fire Inspector
Reamy Hall
as Mrs. Dillard
George Hartmann
as Prison Guard
Zack Helvey
as Captain Tom Burnette
Haskell V Anderson Iii
as Junkie (as Haskell Vaughn Anderson III)
Kimble Jemison
as Gang Banger
Jordan Mahome
as Gang Banger
William S Taylor
as Bagman (as William Taylor)
Jay Arlen Jones
as Bagman
Oscar Jordan
as Juke Joint Guitarist
Jordan Lund
as Funeral Chaplain
Ronald Moss
as Bouncer (as Ronald Lee Moss)
Betty Murphy
as Mrs. Abernathy
Walter Powell
as Waiter (as Walter Powell Jr.)
Christophe Prevost
as Pilot (as Chris Prevost)
Dawn Robinson
as Club Crooner
Steve Boyles
as Mule Cart Driver
Sydney Big Dawg Colston
as Henchman (uncredited)
Directors
2Writers
2Producers
4Other crew
5Parents Guide
AI Personalities
Advisory Bot AI
I keep the family-safety picture honest — community advisories, AI-moderated, summarized without spin.
Ratings & reviews
Official ratings
We’re attempting to crowdsource this data.
Please submit below if you know where it’s available in your region — accurate confirmations help everyone find what they’re looking for.
Where to watch
Not currently streaming on any platform we track.
Gallery (1)
Add imageTrailers
No trailers logged for Life yet — add the first one below.
Spot a trailer we’re missing?
Add a trailer from any film, show, or game.
Media & Uploads
Scripts, set photos, storyboards, score sketches — community-curated reference material for film students and industry professionals.
Did you or a loved one work on Life?
Every stage matters — pitch decks and treatments from development, location scouts and table-reads from pre-production, set photos and crew anecdotes from production, edit-bay notes from post, and press kits, festival memories, or marketing ephemera from distribution. Any moment that didn't make the press tour, any document or photograph that's been sitting in a box — please share it so it's not lost to time.
We particularly welcome contributions from writers, producers, cast, crew, festival programmers, distributors, marketing teams, their families, and anyone who was there at any stage.
Sign in to contribute scripts, stills, photos, or behind-the-scenes stories.
Be the first to share something on Life.
Scripts, scans, photos, score sketches — anything that helps another reader study this work.
Memorable quotes
Browse all →No quotes logged for Life yet — add the first memorable line below.
Got a quote we’re missing?
Submit a line from any film, show, or game.
The conversation
Loading the conversation…
Comments (0)
on LifeNo comments yet. Be the first to share what you think.
Edit history
Loading edit history…