When You're Strange
“A film about The Doors”
The creative chemistry of four brilliant artists —drummer John Densmore, guitarist Robby Kreiger, keyboardist Ray Manzarek and singer Jim Morrison— made The Doors one of America's most iconic and influential rock bands. Using footage shot between their formation in 1965 and Morrison's death in 1971, it follows the band from the corridors of UCLA's film school, where Manzarek and Morrison met, to the stages of sold-out arenas.
Where to watch When You're Strange in United States
Amazon VideoClick a service to open When You're Strange there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is When You're Strange streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel | — |
| Australia | Foxtel Now | Fetch TV |
| Germany | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Canal VOD |
About When You're Strange
When You're Strange is a 2010 English-language documentary and music film directed by Tom DiCillo. The cast is led by Johnny Depp, Jim Morrison, John Densmore. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
When You're Strange was produced by Strange Pictures and Wolf Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on April 9, 2010, and carries a 12 certification.
- Director
- Tom DiCillo
- Writers
- Tom DiCillo
- Release date
- April 9, 2010
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 12
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Strange Pictures, Wolf Entertainment
When You're Strange cast & crew
When You're Strange was directed by Tom DiCillo and written by Tom DiCillo.
The cast features Johnny Depp as Narrator (voice), Jim Morrison as Self (archive footage), John Densmore as Self (archive footage), Ray Manzarek as Self (archive footage), Robby Krieger as Self (archive footage), and Pamela Courson as Self (archive footage).
Behind the camera, it was produced by John Beug and Jeff Jampol.
Is When You're Strange worth watching?
When You're Strange holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 227 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and music, When You're Strange is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch When You're Strange
When You're Strange isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
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Cast of When You're Strange
Johnny Depp
Narrator (voice)
Jim Morrison
Self (archive footage)
John Densmore
Self (archive footage)
Ray Manzarek
Self (archive footage)
Robby Krieger
Self (archive footage)
Pamela Courson
Self (archive footage)
Janis Joplin
Self (archive footage)
Andy Warhol
Self (archive footage)
Jim Ladd
Self (voice)
John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Martin Luther King Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Lyndon B. Johnson
Self (archive footage)
When You're Strange — FAQs
▸Where can I watch When You're Strange in United States?
When You're Strange is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸What language is When You're Strange in?
When You're Strange is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is When You're Strange?
When You're Strange runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is When You're Strange rated?
When You're Strange is rated 12. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 227 ratings.
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