Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny (2016): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2016, Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny is a documentary film directed by Louis Black, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Highlighting one of the most innovative American directors, this film reveals the path traveled by the auteur from his small-town Texas roots to his warm reception on the awards circuit. Long before he directed Boyhood, Richard Linklater’s intense desire to create fueled his work outside the Hollywood system. Rather than leave Texas, he chose to collaborate with like-minded artists crafting modest, low-budget films in a DIY style. His ability to showcase realistic characters and tell honest stories was evident from his films, and others soon took notice of his raw talent.

Who’s in it. Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny stars Richard Linklater as Self, Ethan Hawke as Self, Julie Delpy as Self and Ellar Coltrane as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny page.

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