Ex Libris: The New York Public Library (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2017, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library is a documentary film directed by Frederick Wiseman, running about 205 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution.
Who’s in it. Ex Libris: The New York Public Library stars Elvis Costello as Self, Richard Dawkins as Self, Patti Smith as Self and Ta-Nehisi Coates as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $198.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ex Libris: The New York Public Library page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ex Libris: The New York Public Library 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 Ex Libris: The New York Public Library (2017)?
- In GB, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library is available to stream on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ex Libris: The New York Public Library worth watching?
- Ex Libris: The New York Public Library holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ex Libris: The New York Public Library?
- Ex Libris: The New York Public Library stars Elvis Costello, Richard Dawkins, Patti Smith and Ta-Nehisi Coates.
- When was Ex Libris: The New York Public Library released?
- Ex Libris: The New York Public Library was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 205 minutes.