Life on Mars
Created by Matthew Graham, Ashley Pharoah, Tony Jordan
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.
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Top cast
John Simm
Sam Tyler
Philip Glenister
Gene Hunt
Liz White
Annie Cartwright
Dean Andrews
Ray Carling
Marshall Lancaster
Chris Skelton
Noreen Kershaw
Phyllis Dobbs
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Life on Mars online?
As of September 20, 2026, Life on Mars is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Life on Mars on Netflix?
No — Life on Mars is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome instead.
Can I rent or buy Life on Mars online?
Yes. In United States, Life on Mars is available for digital purchase on Amazon Video.
In which countries can I stream Life on Mars?
As of September 20, 2026, Life on Mars is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Germany, Russia, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
