Life

Life

1999 · 108 min · EN · R · 6.7 (871 votes)
Dir. Ted Demme · Starring Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Obba Babatundé, Nick Cassavetes, Anthony Anderson, Barry Shabaka Henley · Music Wyclef Jean

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Two 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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This film feels like a long, winding journey through hardship and resilience, punctuated by moments of unexpected humor and profound camaraderie. It's a bittersweet exploration of enduring injustice with an unwavering spirit, wrapped in a gritty, period-specific atmosphere that lingers long after the credits roll.

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