Doing Life (2026)
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Doing Life is streaming in the UAE on Netflix.
What the audience says
Doing Life is a dependable English film — it does what it sets out to do. It carries a 7.3/10 on TMDB across 62 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 112 minutes. In the UAE you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 1h 52m on it?
1h 52m of English romance, leaning drama. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 62 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you find romantic plots hard to invest in
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 52m |
| Genre | Romance / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Tyler Perry
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 6 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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