Little Richard: I Am Everything (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2023, Little Richard: I Am Everything is a music and documentary film directed by Lisa Cortés, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of the Black queer origins of rock n' roll. It explodes the whitewashed canon of American pop music to reveal the innovator - the originator - Richard Penniman. Through a wealth of archive and performance that brings us into Richard's complicated inner world, the film unspools the icon's life story with all its switchbacks and contradictions.
Who’s in it. Little Richard: I Am Everything stars Little Richard as Self (archive footage), John Waters as Self, Mick Jagger as Self and Billy Porter as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Little Richard: I Am Everything sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 Little Richard: I Am Everything page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Richard: I Am Everything tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Richard: I Am Everything (2023)?
- In US, Little Richard: I Am Everything is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, 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 Little Richard: I Am Everything worth watching?
- Little Richard: I Am Everything holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Little Richard: I Am Everything?
- Little Richard: I Am Everything stars Little Richard, John Waters, Mick Jagger, Billy Porter and Tom Jones.
- When was Little Richard: I Am Everything released?
- Little Richard: I Am Everything was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.