Oliver Sacks: His Own Life (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2021, Oliver Sacks: His Own Life is a documentary film directed by Ric Burns, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. An exploration of the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller, as he shares intimate details of his battles with drug addiction, homophobia, and a medical establishment that accepted his work only decades after the fact. Sacks was a fearless explorer of unknown mental worlds who helped redefine our understanding of the brain and mind, the diversity of human experience, and our shared humanity.
Who’s in it. Oliver Sacks: His Own Life stars Oliver Sacks as Self (archive footage), Atul Gawande as Self, Temple Grandin as Self and Christof Koch as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Oliver Sacks: His Own Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oliver Sacks: His Own Life page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oliver Sacks: His Own Life (2021)?
- In US, Oliver Sacks: His Own Life is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Oliver Sacks: His Own Life worth watching?
- Oliver Sacks: His Own Life holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oliver Sacks: His Own Life?
- Oliver Sacks: His Own Life stars Oliver Sacks, Atul Gawande, Temple Grandin, Christof Koch and Roberto Calasso.
- When was Oliver Sacks: His Own Life released?
- Oliver Sacks: His Own Life was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.