The World According to Irving (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2012, The World According to Irving is a documentary film directed by André Schäfer, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. John Irving's literary worlds are satirically exaggerated, socially critical, unexpectedly magical. But how do these dazzling, sometimes bizarre, narrative worlds emerge? A unique insight into his writing workshop and a search of the places and people who have become part of his stories.
Who’s in it. The World According to Irving stars John Irving as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The World According to Irving has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The World According to Irving page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The World According to Irving (2012)?
- In US, The World According to Irving is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The World According to Irving worth watching?
- The World According to Irving holds an audience score of 6.7 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 World According to Irving?
- The World According to Irving stars John Irving.
- When was The World According to Irving released?
- The World According to Irving was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.