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Where to Watch Life Itself(2014)

“The only thing Roger loved more than movies.”

7.8IMDb
98%Rotten Tomatoes
87Metascore
Documentary2h 1m

Looking for where to watch Life Itself? You can currently find Life Itself online through Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.

The surprising and entertaining life of renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert (1942-2013): his early days as a freewheeling bachelor and Pulitzer Prize winner, his famously contentious partnership with Gene Siskel, his life-altering marriage, and his brave and transcendent battle with cancer.

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Life Itself (2014), directed by Steve James, is a documentary documentary and is available to stream on 16 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.8/10 and 98% on Rotten Tomatoes from 367 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Originally released in 2014, it's now a streaming staple.

The film stars Stephen Stanton, Roger Ebert, and Chaz Ebert. At 121 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.

If you're looking to watch Life Itself online, the best option is Amazon Prime Video for subscribers, and it's also included with Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Love, Antosha and Val, both of which are available to stream right now.

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Frequently asked

  • No — Life Itself isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
  • Life Itself is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US.
  • Yes — Life Itself is currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
  • Yes — Life Itself is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Plex Channel, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Tubi, and it's also included with Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
  • Life Itself runs 2h 1m (121 minutes total).
  • IMDb 7.8/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 98% · Metacritic 87/100.

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