Where to watch Life on Mars(2006)
In the United States, Life on Mars is available to stream on Prime Video and BritBox. It's also free on Fawesome and Amazon MX Player. You can also buy it on Amazon Video.
Where to stream Life on Mars
Availability in United States
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BritBox
Free
Fawesome
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Buy
Amazon Video
Data updated on October 9, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Life on Mars plot summary
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.
Details
- First aired
- January 9, 2006
- Episode runtime
- 1h
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Created by
- Matthew Graham, Ashley Pharoah, and Tony Jordan
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 16
- Network
- BBC One
- Status
- Ended
- Country
- United Kingdom
- TMDB rating
- 7.7 / 10 · 337 votes
Life on Mars trailer
Cast
John SimmSam Tyler
Philip GlenisterGene Hunt
Liz WhiteAnnie Cartwright
Dean AndrewsRay Carling
Marshall LancasterChris Skelton
Noreen KershawPhyllis Dobbs
FAQ
Where can I watch Life on Mars?
In the United States, Life on Mars is available to stream on Prime Video and BritBox. It's also free on Fawesome and Amazon MX Player. You can also buy it on Amazon Video.
Can I rent or buy Life on Mars?
Yes. In the United States you can buy it on Amazon Video.
How many seasons does Life on Mars have?
Life on Mars has 2 seasons and 16 episodes. Status: ended.
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