A correspondence brings a struggling single mother and a man behind bars together in À vie, a drama written and directed by Tyler Perry. The film will be available on Netflix on October 2, 2026.
Naomi Baker stars as a woman fighting to keep her family safe and alive. She begins corresponding with a prisoner played by Jay Reeves. Through this improbable connection, they both discover a path to redemption, hope, and love.
The film pairs two characters shut in by different constraints: one by the prison system and his past, the other by financial strain and the duties of daily life. Their correspondence becomes a space where they can imagine a different future.
The cast also features Tamberla Perry, Karen Obilom, Jasmine Sargent and Danielle Moné Truitt. Tyler Perry is producing alongside Angi Bones and Tony L. Strickland.
Running 1h48, For Life extends the collaboration between Tyler Perry and Netflix after several films and series, including A Jazzman’s Blues, Messengers of War, On the Edge and Beauty in Black.
To discover the rest of this month’s new releases, check out our guide to the October Netflix lineup, our guide to new streaming releases across all platforms, and today’s streaming picks: What to watch today on streaming.
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