Life on Mars (2006)
Kernel Score: 88% · 301 ratings
Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 2006-01-09
Seasons: 2 · 16 episodes
Where to watch Life on Mars
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Fawesome, Prime Video (free with ads), Amazon MX Player
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A detective chief inspector from 2006 is investigating a serial killer when he is knocked over by a speeding car. Waking up, he finds himself mysteriously transported back in time to 1973. Initially struggling to come to terms with his situation, he has to come to terms with the old-fashioned technology and attitude of the day, while figuring out how he came to be trapped in the past.
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Cast
- John Simm as Sam Tyler
- Philip Glenister as Gene Hunt
- Liz White as Annie Cartwright
- Dean Andrews as Ray Carling
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Life on Mars FAQ
Is Life on Mars good?
Life on Mars has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 301 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Life on Mars?
In the US you can stream Life on Mars on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Fawesome, Prime Video (free with ads) and Amazon MX Player and buy it from Prime Video.
What is Life on Mars rated?
Life on Mars is rated TV-14.
What shows are like Life on Mars?
If you liked Life on Mars, try Ashes to Ashes, Grimm, Inspector Morse and Find Me in Paris.