Life's Too Short
Life's Too Short is a British sitcom mockumentary created and written by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant from an idea by Warwick Davis, and is as described by Gervais, about "the life of a showbiz dwarf".
Where to watch Life's Too Short in United States
Apple TV StoreClick a service to open Life's Too Short there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
About Life's Too Short
Life's Too Short is a 2011 English-language comedy series created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant and Warwick Davis. The cast is led by Warwick Davis, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant. It spans 1 season and 7 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Life's Too Short was produced by Backlash Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on November 10, 2011, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Warwick Davis
- First aired
- November 10, 2011
- Last aired
- December 20, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (7 episodes)
- Network
- BBC Two
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Backlash Productions
Life's Too Short cast & crew
Life's Too Short was created by Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, and Warwick Davis.
The cast features Warwick Davis as Warwick Davis, Ricky Gervais as Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant as Stephen Merchant, and Shaun Williamson as Shaun Williamson.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Charlie Hanson and Ricky Gervais.
Is Life's Too Short worth watching?
Life's Too Short holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 147 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy series.
With 1 season and 7 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy comedy, Life's Too Short is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Life's Too Short
Life's Too Short isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.
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's Too Short
Warwick Davis
Warwick Davis
Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais
Stephen Merchant
Stephen Merchant
Shaun Williamson
Shaun Williamson
Life's Too Short — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Life's Too Short in United States?
Life's Too Short is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.
▸What language is Life's Too Short in?
Life's Too Short is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Life's Too Short are there?
Life's Too Short has 1 season with 7 episodes in total.
▸What is Life's Too Short rated?
Life's Too Short is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 147 ratings.
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