Sr. (2022): cast, story & where to watch

2022 · Film · ★ 7.3

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Released in 2022, Sr. is a documentary film directed by Chris Smith, running about 90 minutes. “Like father. Like son. Like no other.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A portrait of the life and career of Robert Downey Sr. (1936-2021), the visionary and fearless US filmmaker — father of actor Robert Downey Jr. — who in the sixties and seventies laid the foundations for countercultural comedy.

Who’s in it. Sr. stars Robert Downey Sr. as Self, Robert Downey Jr. as Self, Chris Smith as Self and Paul Thomas Anderson as Self (archive footage), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Sr. has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sr. page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sr. 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 Sr. (2022)?
In US, Sr. is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Sr. worth watching?
Sr. holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Sr.?
Sr. stars Robert Downey Sr., Robert Downey Jr., Chris Smith, Paul Thomas Anderson and Alan Arkin.
When was Sr. released?
Sr. was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.