Mr. Polaroid (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2025, Mr. Polaroid is a documentary film directed by Gene Tempest, running about 53 minutes.
What it’s about. Before the iPhone, the Polaroid camera let people instantly chronicle their lives. Along with instant photo mania, its company culture became the model for Silicon Valley. Mr. Polaroid is the story of Edwin Land, the man behind the camera.
Who’s in it. Mr. Polaroid stars Gillian Jacobs as Self - Narrator (voice) and Edwin H. Land as Self (archive footage).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Mr. Polaroid has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Polaroid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Polaroid 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 Mr. Polaroid (2025)?
- In US, Mr. Polaroid is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mr. Polaroid worth watching?
- Mr. Polaroid holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mr. Polaroid?
- Mr. Polaroid stars Gillian Jacobs and Edwin H. Land.
- When was Mr. Polaroid released?
- Mr. Polaroid was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.