# Life (1999)

> Two mismatched bootleggers forge an enduring friendship while surviving decades of wrongful imprisonment in Mississippi.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/3581

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Comedy, Crime
- Director: Ted Demme
- Cast: Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Obba Babatundé, Nick Cassavetes, Anthony Anderson, Barry Shabaka Henley, Brent Jennings, Bernie Mac
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0123964/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, irreverent, bittersweet, buddy movie night, comedy drama night

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of friendship and resilience amidst the harsh realities of prison life.

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