The Bit Player (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2019, The Bit Player is a documentary film directed by Mark Levinson, running about 85 minutes. “Who would think of a flaming trumpet?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Bit Player tells the story of an overlooked genius, Claude Shannon (the "Father of Information Theory"), who revolutionized the world, but never lost his childlike curiosity.
Who’s in it. The Bit Player stars John Hutton as Claude Shannon, Judith Ivey as Betty Shannon, Kaliswa Brewster as Michelle and Andrew Pastides as Claude Shannon (young man), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Bit Player has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bit Player page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bit Player 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 The Bit Player (2019)?
- In US, The Bit Player is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bit Player worth watching?
- The Bit Player 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 The Bit Player?
- The Bit Player stars John Hutton, Judith Ivey, Kaliswa Brewster, Andrew Pastides and Olivia Gilliatt.
- When was The Bit Player released?
- The Bit Player was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.