Arthur Miller: Writer (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 7.3

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Released in 2017, Arthur Miller: Writer is a documentary film directed by Rebecca Miller, running about 101 minutes. “An intimate portrait of a singular man” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. One of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century, Arthur Miller created such celebrated works as Death of a Salesman and The Crucible, which continue to move audiences around the world today. He also made headlines for being targeted by the House Un-American Activities Committee at the height of the McCarthy Era and entering into a tumultuous marriage with Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe. Told from the unique perspective of his daughter, filmmaker Rebecca Miller, Arthur Miller: Writer is an illuminating portrait that combines interviews spanning decades and a wealth of personal archival material, and provides new insights into Miller’s life as an artist and exploring his character in all its complexity.

Who’s in it. Arthur Miller: Writer stars Arthur Miller as Self (archive footage), Joan Allen as Self (archive footage), Joan Copeland as Self (archive footage) and Peter Falk as Self (archive footage), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Arthur Miller: Writer has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arthur Miller: Writer page.

If you liked it. Fans of Arthur Miller: Writer 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 Arthur Miller: Writer (2017)?
In US, Arthur Miller: Writer is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Arthur Miller: Writer worth watching?
Arthur Miller: Writer holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Arthur Miller: Writer?
Arthur Miller: Writer stars Arthur Miller, Joan Allen, Joan Copeland, Peter Falk and Clark Gable.
When was Arthur Miller: Writer released?
Arthur Miller: Writer was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.