6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Life (1999)
Life (1999)
Overview
Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.3
Overview
Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film is left-leaning due to its central subject matter, which is a powerful indictment of systemic racial injustice and the dehumanizing effects of wrongful incarceration in the Jim Crow South, aligning with core progressive critiques of the justice system.
The movie features a diverse main cast, with roles inherently written for Black actors to explore themes of racial injustice. Its narrative explicitly critiques traditional power structures by portraying white authority figures as antagonists, making a strong and central statement about systemic racial oppression.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a vital source of hope, community, and spiritual solace for inmates enduring long sentences. It highlights the resilience and moral guidance found in faith, even amidst hardship and injustice, without satirizing the religion itself.
The film 'Life' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on the journey of two heterosexual men, Rayford Gibson and Claude Banks, as they navigate life in prison after being wrongly convicted.
The film 'Life' (1999) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on the experiences of two men wrongly imprisoned, with no elements related to transgender identity or issues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Life" (1999) features an original story and characters. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations from which characters could have been established with a different gender. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
The film "Life" (1999) features original characters created for the movie. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment establishing the characters' races to compare against, thus precluding a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
6.7
Critic Ratings
5.3
6.3
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