Life 1999
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SplatTwo men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Rayford Gibson
as Claude Banks
as Willie Long
as Sergeant Dillard
as Cookie
as Pokerface
as Hoppin' Bob
as Jangle Leg
as Biscuit
as Goldmouth
Director:
Writer:
Matthew Stone, Robert Ramsey
Stars:
Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Obba Babatundé, Nick Cassavetes, Anthony Anderson, Barry Shabaka Henley, Brent Jennings, Bernie Mac, Miguel A. Núñez Jr., Michael Taliferro,
Genres:
Comedy,Crime
Release Date:
1999 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
108 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Life
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Rayford Gibson
as Claude Banks
as Willie Long
as Sergeant Dillard
as Cookie
as Pokerface
as Hoppin' Bob
as Jangle Leg
as Biscuit
as Goldmouth
as Radio
as Can't Get Right
as Dexter Wilkins
as Sylvia
as Superintendant Abernathy
as Stan Blocker
as Spanky Johnson
as Winston Hancock
as Jake
as Leon
as Young Sheriff Pike
as Older Sheriff Pike
as Daisy
as Young Mae Rose
as Older Mae Rose Abernathy
as Judge
as Slim
as Billy's Mama
as Billy
as Nurse Doherty
as Isaac
as Bathroom Attendant
as Doctor
as Blind Reverend Clay
as Mrs. Clay
as Deputy at Mansion
as Man with Lantern
as Juke Joint Waitress
as Shady Cardplayer
as Shady Cardplayer
as Deputy
as Superintendant Burke
as Man in Prison
as Trustee at Line
as Trustee at Line
as Goldmouth's Son
as Fire Inspector
as Mrs. Dillard
as Prison Guard
as Captain Tom Burnette
as Junkie (as Haskell Vaughn Anderson III)
as Gang Banger
as Gang Banger
as Bagman (as William Taylor)
as Bagman
as Juke Joint Guitarist
as Funeral Chaplain
as Bouncer (as Ronald Lee Moss)
as Mrs. Abernathy
as Waiter (as Walter Powell Jr.)
as Pilot (as Chris Prevost)
as Club Crooner
as Mule Cart Driver
as Henchman (uncredited)
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