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Doing Life

RomanceDrama

Directed by Tyler Perry

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. From TMDB

49 reactions from 2 sources (Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 25, 2026 · last updated Oct 25, 2026 · How this works

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Doing Life is a 2026 romance drama film, directed by Tyler Perry, starring Naomi Baker, Jay Reeves and Tamberla Perry.

  • 45 people have posted about this film on Bluesky, Mastodon
  • posts span Feb 12, 2025 to Oct 25, 2026

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  • When To Stream @whentostream.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 23, 2026

    Netflix has announced the titles arriving on its platform in October 2026, including original film premieres DOING LIFE, ANIMALS, SACRIFICE, and NORM: THE TALE OF NORM MACDONALD. Here’s the full breakdown: whentostream.com/heres-whats-...

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  • Ida B Wells' Winchester Rifle @dytsras.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 4, 2026

    Sitting here watching this Doing Life Netflix Tyler Perry movie, ajd im absolutely smitten by the lead actress. Fine as hell. I look her up....apparently she's from here. That's wild. Why I never seen her? lol

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  • Donté Dvone @dontedvone.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 3, 2026

    Tyler Perry put out probably the best movie of 2026. "Doing Life" was exceptional!

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  • SinnamonS @sinnamonscouture.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 1, 2026

    Tempestt Bledsoe And Darryl M. Bell Have Been Together Since 1993 And Never Got Married. Over Three Decades Later 'A Different World' Star Cornell Young IV, Lands Role In Tyler Perry's New Netflix Film 'Doing Life' Education Department formally rescinds Title IX protections for LGBTQ students

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  • Michael Scally @fizzvstheworld.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 5, 2026

    After being the subject of so many Bad Movie Roasts, you have to start wondering which bear's poking who as TYLER PERRY'S DOING LIFE gets Double Toasted!

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  • Michelle 🦋 @michellesmoody.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 6, 2026

    I’m not gonna judge that Doing Life movie. The books I read would put his stalker ass to shame lol 😂

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  • west coast baddie ✨ @itssxjae.blacksky.appBluesky · Oct 5, 2026

    Doing Life was an okay movie but it’s not realistic

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  • Morning Star @morningstar46.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 4, 2026

    Doing Life movie is good by Tyler Perry ✨️🖥

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  • Chelle✨ @bomb-chelle.blacksky.appBluesky · Oct 3, 2026

    I watched that Tyler Perry movie Doing Life and uh idk what I think… it was ok I guess.

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  • mars🪐 @biteofmars.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 25, 2026

    I watched “Doing Life” so you don’t have to🖤 biteofmars.substack.com/p/the-only-r...

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  • Jasmine Mojica @jasminem1999.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 21, 2026

    "Tyler Perry has made another movie called Doing Life, and it is only available to stream on Netflix."

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  • Jasmine Mojica @jasminem1999.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 15, 2026

    "Tyler Perry has made another movie called Doing Life, and it is only available to stream on Netflix."

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  • Charm @charm305.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 13, 2026

    Tyler Perry's 'Doing Life' on Netflix: I watched and enjoyed it. It's so good to have a feel-good movie with all the craziness in the world.

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  • sistateacher @sistateacher.myatproto.socialBluesky · Oct 12, 2026

    "Doing Life" A single mother and an incarcerated man forge an unlikely bond... This movie has a Love Jones flair. There was a 3 word line he said that was solid, "I got you" Those 3 words mean just as much as "I love you" since it's words in action. youtu.be/zrOtmDQawas?...

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  • sistateacher @hollywood973.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 12, 2026

    "Doing Life" A single mother and an incarcerated man forge an unlikely bond... This movie has a Love Jones flair. There was a 3 word line he said that was solid, "I got you" Those 3 words mean just as much as "I love you" since it's words in action. youtu.be/zrOtmDQawas?...

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  • Ororo Munroe ⛈️ @tashieej.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 12, 2026

    Tyler Perry needs to be in prison because why did he make this Doing Life movie?????

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  • Robert Kingett @weirdwriter.caneandable.social.ap.brid.gyBluesky · Oct 10, 2026

    Hmm, so Tyler Perry made a Romance movie that was... shockingly better than I thought it was gonna be. I watched, Doing Life. The HEA could have been planned better, for example, and the way he treats women in this movie is still signature Tyler Perry levels of awkward, but I honestly think if […]

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  • Fine [ass] Artist @tanaebriana.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 10, 2026

    Watching this damn Doing Life movie and how tf the baby that big eight months later??!!!! Thats a three year old!!!

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  • Jasmine Mojica @jasminem1999.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 8, 2026

    "TYLER PERRY HAS MADE ANOTHER MOVIE, IT'S CALLED DOING LIFE; AND IT'S AVAILABLE ON NETFLIX.

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  • Madam Fluff 🤪 @respectmyfluff.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 8, 2026

    That Doing Life movie was so beautiful 🥹 Even tho that acting started off like something of the Twilight Saga. Amazing story

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  • FranDiva @frannydiva.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 6, 2026

    Tyler Perry’s new movie “Doing Life” was cute. I’m a sucker for cute romance movie.

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  • SLEEKWORKS @sleekworksdailyy.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 5, 2026

    I just watched Tyler Perry’s Doing Life, and honestly, I fell in love with the movie. It was such a powerful and emotional experience. I really enjoyed every moment of it.

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  • Plot-Hole.com @plot-hole-game.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 5, 2026

    🍿 TODAY'S VERDICT: Doing Life vs The Wind Rises — which is the better film? Cast your vote, then see how the jury splits. New matchup every day. https://popcornjury.com/ #movies #film

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  • T3D Media @[email protected]Mastodon · Oct 5, 2026

    Does Tyler Perry’s Netflix drama Doing Life hit the mark, or does its romance fall flat? 🎬💔 Check out our full review! #DoingLife #Netflix #MovieReview https://thethoughtoftheday.com/movies/doing-life-2026-movie-review

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  • Darkshadownight @darkshadowuchiha07.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 5, 2026

    Going live tonight after I get done watch movie call by any means and I will make movie reviews on this movie also this is my new movie review title doing life on netflix and is it worth to watch youtu.be/WD4GJnVQFnw #doinglife #tylerperry #moviereview #YouTubeGrowth #youtube youtu.be/WD4GJnVQFnw

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  • Chris @chroniclesofe.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 4, 2026

    #TylerPerry Says Netflix Film ‘Doing Life’ Is An Homage To ‘Love Jones’ & ‘Jason’s Lyric’🎬🎬🎬Details HERE also get More news! thechroniclesofefrem.blogspot.com/2026/10/the-...

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  • Tee L. Jackson ♋️ @spicenosugar.blacksky.appBluesky · Oct 4, 2026

    Is this Doing Life movie about to make me cry? I don’t feel like it.

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  • Rotten Brains @rottenbrainscom.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 4, 2026

    Seen Doing Life? One word review in the replies. One word, that is the rule.

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  • Tammy ✨ @razzledazzle77.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 4, 2026

    If you’re looking for a movie to watch, Doing Life on Netflix is an excellent choice.

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  • B. @missxbri.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 4, 2026

    Tyler Perry’s movie Doing Life is so good. He need to stick to whatever he did making that movie. It was amazing.

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  • Cierra @cierrakayy.blacksky.appBluesky · Oct 4, 2026

    Doing Life was a really good movie. I already been all emotional and in my feels today 😭

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  • Tamieka's Den @tamiekasden.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 3, 2026

    Doing Life Movie Review Did Tyler Perry Do It Right? #Doinglife #tylerperry #Netflix youtube.com/live/lm1U1QL...

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  • Shannon Phillips @shannon757.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 3, 2026

    Just watched Tyler Perry’s New Movie “Doing Life” and I really enjoyed it 🥹 Wish the ending had more but it was still a great watch 📺

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  • filmfugitives.bsky.social @filmfugitives.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 3, 2026

    Netflix’s Doing Life Cast and Characters Guide Director Tyler Perry’s mastery in highlighting the living experience of working class African Americans, by blending realism and a combined dose of melodrama and morality, is quite understated....

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  • ctcnews.bsky.social @ctcnews.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 3, 2026

    📰 Netflix is rolling out a substantial October movie slate, led by Tyler Perry’s Doing Life and a series of high-profile originals and seasonal titles.... 📡 Read full story here 👇

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  • 💋Wednesday Fat-Ums💋 @thighpieslies69.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 3, 2026

    I def can’t watch that new Tyler Perry movie “Doing Life”…that hit too close to home for me..🥹🥹🥹

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  • unitedlegal.bsky.social @unitedlegal.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 3, 2026

    Doing Life Tyler Perry movie: Latest Netflix Release, Cast, Story and What to Know Doing Life Tyler Perry movie is now available on Netflix in the United States following its October 2, 2026 release. The drama comes from Tyler Perry, who wrote and directed the film, with Naomi Baker and Jay Reeves…

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  • Iwiri ❤️🖤💚 @iwiri.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 2, 2026

    I think I've watched the FIRST EVER EVER positive Tyler Perry film on Black Love! It's called Doing Life. #Blacksky #BlackFilmSky #BlackMovieSky

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  • Vikas Yadav @vikasonorous.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 2, 2026

    Tyler Perry's #DoingLife is what happens when a director looks at five different movie ideas and says, "Why make five movies?" REVIEW: moviesr.net/p-doing-life...

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  • Fiction Horizon @fictionhorizon.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 30, 2026

    Netflix’s ‘Doing Life’ Release Date, Time, Plot, Cast, and Trailer

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  • Movie & TV Show News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.comBluesky · Sep 30, 2026

    Meet the Cast of Tyler Perry’s ‘Doing Life’ on Netflix (with Pictures)

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  • Movie & TV Show News (Comic Basics) @comicbasics.comBluesky · Sep 30, 2026

    Netflix’s ‘Doing Life’ Sounds Ripped From Real Life, But Is It Actually a True Story?

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  • The Virginian-Pilot @pilotonline.comBluesky · Sep 29, 2026

    Newport News native to appear in Tyler Perry’s Netflix film ‘Doing Life’: https://mrf.lu/2dVsq

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  • Rueben's Ramblings @ruebensramblings.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 28, 2026

    Movie of the Week Reminder: Tyler Perry’s Doing Life The new Netflix feature film Tyler Perry’s Doing Life will debut online on October 2. This romantic drama follows Anika (Naomi Baker), a single mother, and Carousel (Jay Reeves), a former inmate who once protected her during a prison riot. Their…

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  • Chris @chroniclesofe.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 30, 2026

    #TylerPerry’s New Film ‘Doing Life’ Is Coming To Netflix🎬🎬🎬Details HERE also get More news! thechroniclesofefrem.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...

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  • LLMs @llms.activitypub.awakari.com.ap.brid.gyBluesky · Mar 19, 2026

    Tulsa Suspect Allegedly Killed Man After Trying To Pay Debt With ‘Movie Prop Currency’: ‘Have Fun Doing Life’ He allegedly admitted to shooting the victim. The post Tulsa Suspect Allegedly ... #Human #Interest #human #interest #Oklahoma Origin | Interest | Match

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  • Michael Nazarewycz 🇺🇦 🇺🇸 ✍🏻📼 🤙🏻 @heymichaelnaz.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 26, 2025

    #NowWatching #25Y24F #1953 Gene Reynolds' DOING LIFE [1986] Original Watch: 09/23/86 on Network Television Current Watch: 06/25/25 on DVD

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  • New On Netflix UK [Fan Account] @uk.newonnetflix.infoBluesky · Apr 7, 2025

    NEWS: Netflix Announces Tyler Perry’s "Doing Life" - Gritty, Urban Drama Movie Writer, director, and producer Tyler Perry already has a number of projects heading to Netflix throughout 2025 and we can now share a new film that has recently started pro... Click below to read in full:

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  • Stephanie A. Cain’s Jezebel Spirit @stephanieacain.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 12, 2025

    Seriously. I am whiplashing between "WTF WHY AM I DOING LIFE-AS-NORMAL ACTIVITIES WHEN THE WORLD IS ON FIRE?!" and "Oh God, give me a new book/game/album/movie to lose myself in for a while." My timelines reflect that.

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