Life on Mars
“Is he mad, in a coma… or has Detective Sam Tyler really travelled back in time?”
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.
Where to watch Life on Mars in United States
Can I watch Life on Mars in United States? Yes — you can stream Life on Mars in United States on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video.
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Where is Life on Mars streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ITVX Premium, BBC iPlayer | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 10 | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Arte, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | — |
| France | TF1+, Arte | — |
About Life on Mars
Life on Mars is a 2006 English-language crime, drama and mystery series created by Matthew Graham and Ashley Pharoah and Tony Jordan. The cast is led by John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White. It spans 2 seasons and 16 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Life on Mars was produced by BBC and Red Planet Pictures and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on January 9, 2006, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- Matthew Graham, Ashley Pharoah, Tony Jordan
- First aired
- January 9, 2006
- Last aired
- April 10, 2007
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 2 (16 episodes)
- Network
- BBC One
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC, Red Planet Pictures
Life on Mars cast & crew
Life on Mars was created by Matthew Graham, Ashley Pharoah, and Tony Jordan.
The cast features John Simm as Sam Tyler, Philip Glenister as Gene Hunt, Liz White as Annie Cartwright, Dean Andrews as Ray Carling, Marshall Lancaster as Chris Skelton, and Noreen Kershaw as Phyllis Dobbs.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Claire Parker and Matthew Graham.
Is Life on Mars worth watching?
Life on Mars holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 316 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime series.
With 2 seasons and 16 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, Life on Mars is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Life on Mars
In United States, you can stream Life on Mars on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Life on Mars
John Simm
Sam Tyler
Philip Glenister
Gene Hunt
Liz White
Annie Cartwright
Dean Andrews
Ray Carling
Marshall Lancaster
Chris Skelton
Noreen Kershaw
Phyllis Dobbs
Life on Mars — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Life on Mars in United States?
Life on Mars is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads in United States.
▸Is Life on Mars on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Life on Mars is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸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 2 seasons with 16 episodes in total.
▸What is Life on Mars rated?
Life on Mars is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 316 ratings.
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