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Doing Life

Out Oct 2, 2026

A single mother and former prison officer grows close to a reformed ex-con who once protected her during a prison riot.

Romance · Drama

Doing Life

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Cast

Who's in it

  • Naomi Baker

    as Anika · Ancestry not verified

  • Jay Reeves

    as Carousel · Ancestry not verified

  • Tamberla Perry

    as Cathy · Ancestry not verified

  • Karen Obilom

    as Trina · Nigerian heritage

    Nigeria
  • Danielle Moné Truitt

    as Denise · Black American

    Black American
  • Jasmine Sargent

    as Lisa

  • Cornell Young IV

    as Donovan

  • Justin James Boykin

    as Carl

  • Tracey Stephens

    as Samantha

  • Andre Hall

    as Bill

Heritage is shown only where a reliable source documents it. How we verify

Why it's on the radar

Written and directed by Tyler Perry.

Sources: What's on Netflix, Wikipedia

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