Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures
With commentary from Hollywood stars, outtakes from his movies and footage from his youth, this documentary looks at Stanley Kubrick's life and films. Director Jan Harlan, Kubrick's brother-in-law and sometime collaborator, interviews heavyweights like Jack Nicholson, Woody Allen and Sydney Pollack, who explain the influence of Kubrick classics like "Dr. Strangelove" and "2001: A Space Odyssey," and how he absorbed visual clues from disposable culture such as television commercials.
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Where is Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, LaCinetek |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures
Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures is a 2001 English-language documentary film directed by Jan Harlan. The cast is led by Tom Cruise, Barbara Kroner, Steven Marcus. It has a runtime of 2h 21m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 17, 2001.
- Director
- Jan Harlan
- Release date
- February 17, 2001
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures cast & crew
Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures was directed by Jan Harlan.
The cast features Tom Cruise as Self - Actor & Film Producer / Narrator, Barbara Kroner as Self - Stanley Kubrick's Sister, Steven Marcus as Self - Professor, Stanley Kubrick's Schoolfriend, Alexander Singer as Self, Paul Mazursky as Self, and Jack Nicholson as Self.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Jan Harlan.
Is Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures worth watching?
Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 199 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 2h 21m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures
Tom Cruise
Self - Actor & Film Producer / Narrator
Barbara Kroner
Self - Stanley Kubrick's Sister
Steven Marcus
Self - Professor, Stanley Kubrick's Schoolfriend
Alexander Singer
Self
Paul Mazursky
Self
Jack Nicholson
Self
Shelley Duvall
Self
Matthew Modine
Self
Sydney Pollack
Self
Christiane Kubrick
Self
Richard Schickel
Self
Leon Vitali
Self
Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures in United States?
Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸What language is Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures in?
Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures?
Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
▸What is Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures rated?
It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 199 ratings.
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