Life
"Share it with someone you love."
Originally released in 1999. Life is a comedy/crime film. directed by Ted Demme.
Starring Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, and Obba Babatundé
Synopsis
Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 16, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (848 votes)
Budget
$80M
Production budget
Box Office
$73.5M
0.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Eddie Murphy
as Rayford Gibson
Martin Lawrence
as Claude Banks
Obba Babatundé
as Willie Long
Nick Cassavetes
as Sergeant Dillard
Anthony Anderson
as Cookie
Barry Shabaka Henley
as Pokerface
Brent Jennings
as Hoppin' Bob
Bernie Mac
as Jangle Leg
Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
as Biscuit
Michael Taliferro
as Goldmouth
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $80,000,000
- Revenue
- $73,500,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Imagine Entertainment
- Eddie Murphy Productions
- Brian Grazer Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life about?
Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.
Who directed Life?
Life was directed by Ted Demme.
How long is Life?
Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Life released?
Life was released on April 16, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Life?
The main cast of Life includes Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Obba Babatundé, Nick Cassavetes, Anthony Anderson.
Is Life worth watching?
Life has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 848 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.