CinemaOSMovie · 2026 · 1h 52m · R
Doing Life

Choose a love that breaks all chains.

71%(53)IMDbDramaRomance

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.

Directed byTyler Perry

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
EN
Released
October 2, 2026
Studios
Tyler Perry StudiosNetflix

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Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring
Naomi Baker

Naomi Baker

Anika

Jay Reeves

Jay Reeves

Carousel

Tamberla Perry

Tamberla Perry

Karen Obilom

Karen Obilom

Jasmine Sargent

Jasmine Sargent

Danielle Moné Truitt

Danielle Moné Truitt

Creative team
Directed by
Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry
Written by
Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry
Produced by
Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry

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