Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1980, Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe is a documentary film directed by Les Blank, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. A short documentary in which directors Werner Herzog and Errol Morris make a bet which results in Herzog being forced to eat his own shoe.
Who’s in it. Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe stars Werner Herzog as Self, Tom Luddy as Master of Ceremonies, Michael Goodwin as Driver / Interviewer and Alice Waters as Assistant Cook, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe (1980)?
- In US, Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe worth watching?
- Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe?
- Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe stars Werner Herzog, Tom Luddy, Michael Goodwin, Alice Waters and Chris Strachwitz.
- When was Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe released?
- Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.