How long is Doing Life?

Doing Life is 1 h 52 min long (112 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:52 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Doing Life rated?

Doing Life is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Doing Life?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Doing Life (2026) runs 1 h 52 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.9 from 117 TMDB members. A single mother and an incarcerated man forge an unlikely bond through heartfelt letters, unlocking a door to redemption, hope and love against all odds.

Runtime: 1 h 52 min — ends 9:52 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Romance, Drama
Released: October 2, 2026
TMDB rating: 7.9 / 10 from 117 votes
Director: Tyler Perry
Starring: Naomi Baker, Jay Reeves, Tamberla Perry, Karen Obilom
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Romance and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription).

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How long is Doing Life?: Doing Life is 1 h 52 min long (112 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:52 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Doing Life rated?: Doing Life is rated R in the US.
Is Doing Life a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Romance and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Doing Life?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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