Hesburgh (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 7.3

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Released in 2019, Hesburgh is a documentary film directed by Patrick Creadon, running about 104 minutes.

What it’s about. He counseled presidents and popes, served on corporate boards and infuriated Richard Nixon. He was one of the only friends to whom Ann Landers turned for advice. During his 35 years as president of the University of Notre Dame, Theodore Hesburgh became one of the most influential and inspiring people of the 20th century.

Who’s in it. Hesburgh stars Maurice LaMarche as Narrator (Hesburgh), Ted Koppel as Himself, Theodore Hesburgh as Himself (archive footage) and Jimmy Carter as Himself (archive footage), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Hesburgh has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hesburgh page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hesburgh (2019)?
In US, Hesburgh is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Hesburgh worth watching?
Hesburgh holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Hesburgh?
Hesburgh stars Maurice LaMarche, Ted Koppel, Theodore Hesburgh, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton.
When was Hesburgh released?
Hesburgh was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.