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"Life" is a 1999 American comedy-drama film directed by Ted Demme. It stars Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence as two New Yorkers wrongfully convicted of bootlegging and sentenced to life in a Mississippi penitentiary. The plot follows their decades-long attempt to survive the harsh realities of the prison system and maintain their friendship from the 1930s through the 1970s. The film combines period-piece elements with dark humor and is aimed at fans of the lead actors.
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How good is Life (1999)?
Life (1999) scores 6.95/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Prison Film category.
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