Netflix's film Doing Life, a Tyler Perry romantic drama, has viewers watching it multiple times in a single day, with some admitting to viewing it up to four times. The film, released on Netflix on October 2, has already proven to be a hit, pulling 9.3 million views in its first three days.
Viewers' Reactions and Ratings
Kim shared a snippet of the film, rating it 10 out of 10, and captioned the clip: "I cried so much from beginning to end." Others echoed her enthusiasm in the comments, with one writing: "I wish it was longer, a TV show or something. It was so good, I watched it TWICE today." Another admitted: "Try up to 4 times, I loved it. I can recite lines now."
Since its release, the American drama holds a 6.6 out of 10 score on IMDb, with a 69% approval rating based on general audience and social media reviews.
About the Film
Starring Naomi Baker, Jay Reeves, and Tamberla Perry, Doing Life follows a single mum and a prisoner who forge an unlikely bond through heartfelt letters. The romantic drama deals with real-life issues, including the cycle of poverty, absentee fathers, single mothers, and incarceration.
Directed and written by Tyler Perry, along with Angi Bones and Tony L. Strickland as producers, this film is Perry's seventh from his creative partnership with the streaming giant.
Perry's Inspiration and Netflix Performance
Speaking about the film, Perry said: "I was inspired by... the idea that sometimes the people we least expect can understand each other in ways no one else can. I wanted to tell a story about two people who, on the surface, seem like complete opposites, but who discover a deep commonality in the struggles they're facing."
Doing Life debuted at no.3 on the global English-language movie chart and reached no.1 in the US. The film is available to watch on Netflix UK now with a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes.
