Eat the Document (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1972, Eat the Document is a music and documentary film directed by Bob Dylan, running about 52 minutes. “Bob Dylan in '66” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eat the Document is a documentary of Bob Dylan's 1966 tour of the United Kingdom with the Hawks. It was shot under Dylan's direction by D. A. Pennebaker, whose groundbreaking documentary Dont Look Back chronicled Dylan's 1965 British tour. The film was originally commissioned for the ABC television series Stage '66. Though shooting had completed for the film, Dylan's July 1966 motorcycle accident delayed the editing process. Once well enough to work again, Dylan edited the film himself. ABC rejected the film as incomprehensible for a mainstream audience.
Who’s in it. Eat the Document stars Bob Dylan as Self, John Lennon as Self, Robbie Robertson as Self and Richard Manuel as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Eat the Document has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eat the Document page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eat the Document tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eat the Document (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eat the Document change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eat the Document worth watching?
- Eat the Document holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Eat the Document?
- Eat the Document stars Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Robbie Robertson, Richard Manuel and Rick Danko.
- When was Eat the Document released?
- Eat the Document was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.