Judy Garland: By Myself (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2004, Judy Garland: By Myself is a documentary film directed by Susan Lacy, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. As Hollywood biographies go, Judy Garland's story is one of the saddest success stories you'll ever hear. The sanitized studio version of her life presented a smiling kid with the big voice, who, alongside Mickey Rooney, just wanted to put on a show. But drugs, overwork, even psychological abuse at the hands of the studio is now part of the Garland legend. But despite the number of Garland books and documentaries, one account has always been missing -- Garland herself never managed to write a memoir. She did make several attempts at an autobiography, often recording stories on a tape recorder. Judy Garland: By Myself (2004), finally fills in the blanks - using Judy's personal recordings to tell the story in her own words.
Who’s in it. Judy Garland: By Myself stars Judy Garland as Self (archive footage), Harris Yulin as Self / Narrator, June Allyson as Self - Actor (voice) and Gene Kelly as Self - Actor (archive sound), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Judy Garland: By Myself has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Judy Garland: By Myself page.
If you liked it. Fans of Judy Garland: By Myself tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Judy Garland: By Myself (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Judy Garland: By Myself change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Judy Garland: By Myself worth watching?
- Judy Garland: By Myself holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Judy Garland: By Myself?
- Judy Garland: By Myself stars Judy Garland, Harris Yulin, June Allyson, Gene Kelly and Del Armstrong.
- When was Judy Garland: By Myself released?
- Judy Garland: By Myself was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.