It Takes a Lunatic (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2019, It Takes a Lunatic is a documentary film directed by Billy Lyons, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. The extraordinary life of beloved acting teacher and theatre producer Wynn Handman is recalled in this portrait of a provocative, innovative artist.
Who’s in it. It Takes a Lunatic stars Wynn Handman as Himself (archive footage), Michael Douglas as Self, Richard Gere as Himself and Alec Baldwin as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, It Takes a Lunatic has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It Takes a Lunatic page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Takes a Lunatic 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 It Takes a Lunatic (2019)?
- In US, It Takes a Lunatic is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is It Takes a Lunatic worth watching?
- It Takes a Lunatic holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It Takes a Lunatic?
- It Takes a Lunatic stars Wynn Handman, Michael Douglas, Richard Gere, Alec Baldwin and James Caan.
- When was It Takes a Lunatic released?
- It Takes a Lunatic was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.