Great Directors (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2009, Great Directors is a documentary film directed by Angela Ismailos, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Features conversations with ten of the world's greatest living directors: Bernardo Bertolucci, David Lynch, Liliana Cavani, Stephen Frears, Agnes Varda, Ken Loach, Todd Haynes, Catherine Breillat, Richard Linklater and John Sayles. The film documents Ismailos' voyage of discovering the creative personalities behind the camera.
Who’s in it. Great Directors stars Bernardo Bertolucci as Self, Catherine Breillat as Self, Liliana Cavani as Self and Stephen Frears as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Great Directors 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 Great Directors page.
If you liked it. Fans of Great Directors 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 Great Directors (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Great Directors change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Great Directors worth watching?
- Great Directors holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Great Directors?
- Great Directors stars Bernardo Bertolucci, Catherine Breillat, Liliana Cavani, Stephen Frears and Todd Haynes.
- When was Great Directors released?
- Great Directors was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.