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Life on Mars (2006)

7.71h 0mCrime — Drama — Mystery — Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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.

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A high-signal pick with 339 votes.

BBC / Red Planet Pictures

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Director: Claire Parker

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John Simm as Sam Tyler

John Simm

Sam Tyler

Philip Glenister as Gene Hunt

Philip Glenister

Gene Hunt

Liz White as Annie Cartwright

Liz White

Annie Cartwright

Dean Andrews as Ray Carling

Dean Andrews

Ray Carling

Marshall Lancaster as Chris Skelton

Marshall Lancaster

Chris Skelton

Noreen Kershaw as Phyllis Dobbs

Noreen Kershaw

Phyllis Dobbs

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