Life

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Life

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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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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

There’s is certainly fun to be had in “Life,” fun you’ve had before or fun limited by missed opportunities to do something surprising or different.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 20, 2025

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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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Rebecca S.

The plot of this film is certainly one of its strongest elements, building a compelling and interesting narrative from the start. It successfully draws you in, presenting a series of challenging obstacles and high stakes that demand significant sacrifices from the characters. The entire middle section is gripping, maintaining tension and making those sacrifices feel earned and impactful. However, the film stumbles significantly with its conclusion. After so much build-up, drama, and immense sacrifice, the ending felt like a disappointing letdown. It was not what I expected—or perhaps, it was simply unsatisfying. The resolution seemed to undermine the entire effort, leaving a lingering sense that all the characters' hard work, pain, and loss ultimately didn't matter. While I appreciated the journey, the film left me feeling that too much was sacrificed for a payoff that wasn't worth the cost. It's a fascinating watch, but be prepared for an ending that might leave you cold.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/01/25

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Thalles F

This movie is very good. A nice sci-fi thriller. I absolutely recommend it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/14/25

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Pedro Henrique C

Life (2017) It's a poorly made copy of "Alien" this movie is very bad in every aspect; Direction, cast, script and performances. When someone dies by the alien the characters don't express any emotion of sadness or panic, the final scene is a total disappointment.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/09/25

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Charlotte C

It was OK. Some thrilling scenes but just way too predictable to really make an impact. I started laughing at the end because it was so obvious and predictable. I am shocked that other reviewers thought it was a “twist”. Usually a plot twist requires some element of surprise…

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/29/25

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Alfred Junior Karabo T

This made me be on the edge of my seat as I was watching it and I absolutely recommend it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/17/25

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Nick K

The crew on this movie are so stupid, You're cheering for the alien. They all deserve to meet their end. These scientists make the ones from Aliens look like geniuses.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

08/13/25

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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

Ariyon Bakare

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Life: Official Clip - I Trust You

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Life: Official Clip - No Rescue

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Life: Official Clip - Keeping Calvin Out

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Life: Official Clip - Extraterrestrial Life

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Life: Official Clip - Escape to Earth

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Life: Official Clip - Calvin Comes Out

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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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