"Sr."
“Like father. Like son. Like no other.”
A portrait of the life and career of Robert Downey Sr. (1936-2021), the visionary and fearless US filmmaker — father of actor Robert Downey Jr. — who in the sixties and seventies laid the foundations for countercultural comedy.
Where to watch "Sr." in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open "Sr." there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is "Sr." streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About "Sr."
"Sr." is a 2022 English-language documentary film directed by Chris Smith. The cast is led by Robert Downey Sr., Robert Downey Jr., Chris Smith. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
"Sr." was produced by Library Films and Team Downey and made in United States of America. It was released on September 2, 2022, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Chris Smith
- Release date
- September 2, 2022
- OTT release
- December 2, 2022
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Library Films, Team Downey
"Sr." cast & crew
"Sr." was directed by Chris Smith.
The cast features Robert Downey Sr. as Self, Robert Downey Jr. as Self, Chris Smith as Self, Alan Arkin as Self, Sean Hayes as Self, and Norman Lear as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Chris Smith and it was produced by Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey.
Is "Sr." worth watching?
"Sr." holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 63 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, "Sr." is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch "Sr."
In United States, you can stream "Sr." on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 2, 2022.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of "Sr."
Robert Downey Sr.
Self
Robert Downey Jr.
Self
Chris Smith
Self
Alan Arkin
Self
Sean Hayes
Self
Norman Lear
Self
Lawrence Wolf
Self
Exton Elias Downey
Self
Avri Roel Downey
Self
Kevin Ford
Self
Rosemary Rogers
Self
Paul Thomas Anderson
Self (archive footage)
"Sr." — FAQs
▸Where can I watch "Sr." in United States?
"Sr." is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is "Sr." on Netflix?
Yes — "Sr." is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is "Sr." in?
"Sr." is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is "Sr."?
"Sr." runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is "Sr." rated?
"Sr." is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 63 ratings.
▸When did "Sr." release on OTT?
"Sr." became available digitally on December 2, 2022.
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