Life (2009)
Kernel Score: 92% · 385 TMDB ratings
Genres: Documentary
First aired: 2009-10-11
Seasons: 1 · 10 episodes
Where to watch Life
- Stream: Philo, HBO Max, Discovery +
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
David Attenborough looks at the extraordinary ends to which animals and plants go in order to survive. Featuring epic spectacles, amazing TV firsts and examples of new wildlife behaviour.
Life parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Life is a TV-G nature documentary narrated by David Attenborough exploring animal survival strategies.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Includes natural predator-prey behavior typical of nature documentaries.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- David Attenborough as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Oprah Winfrey as Self - Narrator, U.S. Broadcast (voice)
Life FAQ
Is Life good?
Life has a 92% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Life?
In the US you can stream Life on Philo, HBO Max and Discovery + and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Life OK for kids?
Life is rated TV-G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Life is a TV-G nature documentary narrated by David Attenborough exploring animal survival strategies.
What shows are like Life?
If you liked Life, try Planet Earth, Tiny World, Our Planet and Life on Our Planet.