Life (2017)
An intelligent Martian organism terrorizes a space station crew in a brisk, chilling fight for survival.
The six-member crew of the International Space Station is tasked with studying a sample from Mars that may be the first proof of extra-terrestrial life, which proves more intelligent than ever expected.
How intense is Life?
Life is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Life feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittytensechilling
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Life
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Life for you?
Is Life scary?
Yes, properly. Life is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Life gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Life sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Life OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Life?
Life runs 1h 44m.
Where can I stream Life?
Life is streaming on Hulu.
Does Life have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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