Doing Life
“Choose a love that breaks all chains.”
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.
Where to watch Doing Life in United States
Can I watch Doing Life in United States? Yes — you can stream Doing Life in United States on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
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Where is Doing Life streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Doing Life
Doing Life is a 2026 English-language romance and drama film directed by Tyler Perry. The cast is led by Naomi Baker, Jay Reeves, Tamberla Perry. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Doing Life was produced by Tyler Perry Studios and Netflix and made in United States of America. It was released on October 2, 2026, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Tyler Perry
- Writers
- Tyler Perry
- Release date
- October 2, 2026
- OTT release
- October 2, 2026
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Tyler Perry Studios, Netflix
Doing Life cast & crew
Doing Life was directed by Tyler Perry and written by Tyler Perry.
The cast features Naomi Baker as Anika, Jay Reeves as Carousel, Tamberla Perry as Cathy, Karen Obilom as Trina, Jasmine Sargent as Lisa, and Danielle Moné Truitt as Denise.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Tyler Perry.
Is Doing Life worth watching?
Doing Life holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 111 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed romance films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy romance and drama, Doing Life is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Doing Life
In United States, you can stream Doing Life on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on October 2, 2026.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Doing Life
Naomi Baker
Anika
Jay Reeves
Carousel
Tamberla Perry
Cathy
Karen Obilom
Trina
Jasmine Sargent
Lisa
Danielle Moné Truitt
Denise
Lucky Johnson
Quinn
Cornell Young IV
Donovan
Gena Shaw
Dr. Scott
Tracy Tolliver
Keisha
Mike Massa
Officer Shane
Philip Fornah
Officer Wilson
Doing Life — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Doing Life in United States?
Doing Life is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Doing Life on Netflix?
Yes — Doing Life is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Doing Life in?
Doing Life is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Doing Life?
Doing Life runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is Doing Life rated?
Doing Life is rated R. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 111 ratings.
▸When did Doing Life release on OTT?
Doing Life became available digitally on October 2, 2026.
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