Renée (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2011, Renée is a documentary film directed by Eric Drath, running about 79 minutes. “The only thing she couldn't change was her desire to compete.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Renee" tells the story of Renee Richards' battle to enter the 1977 U.S. Open as the first transgender tennis player. Simultaneously, it follows her today as she struggles to cope with a life of contradictions and personal conflict. Through interviews with tennis legends, family, friends and experts from the transgender field, a story of perseverance, breakthrough and hardship unfolds.
Who’s in it. Renée stars Eric Drath as Himself, Renée Richards as Herself, Josephine Von Hipple as Herself and John Poster as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Renée has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Renée page.
If you liked it. Fans of Renée tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Renée (2011)?
- In AU, Renée is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Renée worth watching?
- Renée holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Renée?
- Renée stars Eric Drath, Renée Richards, Josephine Von Hipple and John Poster.
- When was Renée released?
- Renée was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.