---
title: "Life"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/life-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 395992
imdb_id: "tt5442430"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 7995
content_rating: "R"
---

# Life (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/life-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "Life" is a science fiction movie that takes place on the International Space Station. The crew, consisting of six members, is responsible for studying a sample from Mars. The sample is significant because it may be the first proof of extra-terrestrial life. The crew's investigation of the sample reveals that it is more intelligent than initially anticipated. This unexpected discovery sets the stage for a series of events that unfold on the space station. The movie explores the consequences of encountering life beyond Earth, and the crew's interactions with the Martian sample have significant implications for their safety and well-being. The film's plot is centered around the crew's experience with the Martian sample, and it delves into the themes of discovery, danger, and the unknown.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An international space station crew studies a Martian sample that proves surprisingly intelligent."

### Why Watch
- Features a six-member space station crew
- Explores potential extraterrestrial life

### Caveats & Content Note
- The Martian sample proves more intelligent than expected
- Tone & Suitability: This film carries an R rating and contains horror elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: suspenseful, sci-fi, horror, mysterious

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Daniel Espinosa
- **Networks / Studios**: Columbia Pictures, Skydance Media

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jake Gyllenhaal** as *Dr. David Jordan*
- **Ryan Reynolds** as *Rory Adams*
- **Rebecca Ferguson** as *Miranda North*
- **Hiroyuki Sanada** as *Sho Murakami*
- **Olga Dihovichnaya** as *Ekaterina Golovkina*
- **Ariyon Bakare** as *Hugh Derry*
- **Naoko Mori** as *Kazumi*
- **Haruka Kuroda** as *Doctor*
- **Camiel Warren-Taylor** as *Dominique*
- **Alexandre Nguyen** as *1st Fisherman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
The film was released on 03/24/2017 in the US.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film falls under horror, science fiction, and mystery.

### Q: Who is the main crew featured in the film?
The film features a six-member crew of the International Space Station.

### Q: What is the crew tasked with studying?
The crew is tasked with studying a sample from Mars that may be proof of extraterrestrial life.

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