A Well Spent Life (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1971, A Well Spent Life is a music and documentary film directed by Les Blank, running about 44 minutes.
What it’s about. A tribute to the Texas songster, Mance Lipscomb, considered by many to be the greatest guitarist of all time.
Who’s in it. A Well Spent Life stars Mance Lipscomb as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, A Well Spent Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Well Spent Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Well Spent Life tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Well Spent Life (1971)?
- In US, A Well Spent Life is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Well Spent Life worth watching?
- A Well Spent Life holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Well Spent Life?
- A Well Spent Life stars Mance Lipscomb.
- When was A Well Spent Life released?
- A Well Spent Life was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 44 minutes.