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Life

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Life

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Released Mar 24, 2017

1h 43m

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Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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Astronauts (Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson, Ryan Reynolds) aboard the International Space Station are on the cutting edge of one of the most important discoveries in human history: the first evidence of extraterrestrial life on Mars. As members of the crew conduct their research, the rapidly evolving life-form proves far more intelligent and terrifying than anyone could have imagined.

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Critics Consensus

Life is just thrilling, well-acted, and capably filmed enough to overcome an overall inability to add new wrinkles to the trapped-in-space genre.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

This sci-fi shocker sticks closely to the Alien playbook, down to the intimately acquainted, flatly characterized crew and the scenes of chaos, panic, and overlapping dialogue.

Mar 26, 2020

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Kristen Lopez

Culturess

It's familiar comfort food for those in need of gory goodness.

Nov 20, 2017

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Valerie Complex

Affinity Magazine

When compared to the cast of Alien, the ISS team isn't well-textured, developed, or likable.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 10, 2017

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Noah Berlatsky

Everything is Horrible (Substack)

Life copies the Alien body, but leaves out the grimy soul

May 26, 2025

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

A dull and predictable science-fiction movie. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 5/10

Aug 13, 2024

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

I’m sure some of its logic could be picked apart if you’re into that kind of thing, but I enjoyed it as a taut, white-knuckle space thriller that looks great and absolutely nails it’s ending. That’s enough for me.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 23, 2022

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Geo3 F

Most people will say it's a knock off of Alien movies and in some ways it is however to copy a successful franchise you need to do it right and Life did that. What I liked was the different approach of the ending and the how the creature was portray to created a menacing yet mysterious species. What I dont like was how at times it was too easy especially if you seen Alien movies to predict what happens next. However that said it's a good movie for horror/Thriller fans.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/24/25

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Leaburn O

Better, more terrifying and intriguing than the Alien films. The only downside was the highly predictable and telegraphed ending. Watched on Netflix.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/22/25

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tim s

Not many horror stories are set in space, but Life takes full advantage of this notion. Reminiscent of The Thing, it follows a lethal alien life form as it slowly makes its way through scientists in complete isolation. Dread and uncertainty take center stage throughout the film, culminating in a shockingly twisted ending you won't see coming.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/22/25

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Gregory S

Thought it was pretty good. Turn the brain off a little bit and it’s great. Fun and entertaining movie. Excellent cast as well.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/21/25

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Dean W

The astronauts in this movie are way too stupid. They continue to make mistake after mistakes and not take the threat seriously. They all deserve to die. I hope real life astronauts and NASA are not this stupid.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/07/25

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David A

Lots o Actors, stuck in a very difficult predicament, with lots of gross/scary parts. The CGI is a bit off, but as a total the film is worth the watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/06/25

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Daniel Espinosa

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Jake Gyllenhaal

David Jordan

Rebecca Ferguson

Miranda North

Ryan Reynolds

Rory Adams

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Sho Murakami

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Synopsis

Astronauts (Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson, Ryan Reynolds) aboard the International Space Station are on the cutting edge of one of the most important discoveries in human history: the first evidence of extraterrestrial life on Mars. As members of the crew conduct their research, the rapidly evolving life-form proves far more intelligent and terrifying than anyone could have imagined.

Director: Daniel Espinosa
Producer: David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Bonnie Curtis, Julie Lynn
Screenwriter: Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Skydance Productions
Rating: R (Some Sci-Fi Violence|Language Throughout|Terror)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 24, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 2, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $30.2M
Runtime: 1h 43m
Sound Mix: DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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