Life on Mars
“A modern day cop in a 1973 world.”
After a car crash, police detective Sam Tyler mysteriously finds himself transported back to 1973 and still working as a detective.
Where to watch Life on Mars in United States
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Apple TV Store
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Life on Mars there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Life on Mars streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go | — |
| Australia | 7plus | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | TF1+ | — |
About Life on Mars
Life on Mars is a 2008 English-language mystery, drama and sci-fi & fantasy series created by Matthew Graham and Tony Jordan and Ashley Pharoah. The cast is led by Jason O'Mara, Harvey Keitel, Gretchen Mol. It spans 1 season and 17 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Life on Mars was produced by Kudos, 20th Century Fox Television, and ABC Studios and made in United States of America. It was first aired on October 9, 2008.
- Created by
- Matthew Graham, Tony Jordan, Ashley Pharoah
- First aired
- October 9, 2008
- Last aired
- April 1, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (17 episodes)
- Network
- ABC
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Kudos, 20th Century Fox Television, ABC Studios
Life on Mars cast & crew
Life on Mars was created by Matthew Graham, Tony Jordan, and Ashley Pharoah.
The cast features Jason O'Mara as Det. Sam Tyler, Harvey Keitel as Lt. Gene Hunt, Gretchen Mol as Policewoman Annie Norris, Michael Imperioli as Det. Ray Carling, Jonathan Murphy as Det. Chris Skelton, and Greg D'Agostino as Detective.
Is Life on Mars worth watching?
Life on Mars holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 103 ratings, a solidly received mystery series.
With 1 season and 17 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy mystery, drama, and sci-fi & fantasy, Life on Mars is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Life on Mars
Life on Mars isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
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 Life on Mars
Jason O'Mara
Det. Sam Tyler
Harvey Keitel
Lt. Gene Hunt
Gretchen Mol
Policewoman Annie Norris
Michael Imperioli
Det. Ray Carling
Jonathan Murphy
Det. Chris Skelton
Greg D'Agostino
Detective
Chris Miskiewicz
Life on Mars — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Life on Mars in United States?
Life on Mars is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Life on Mars in?
Life on Mars is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Life on Mars are there?
Life on Mars has 1 season with 17 episodes in total.
▸What is Life on Mars rated?
It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 103 ratings.
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