A Day in the Life (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Series · ★ 6

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Released in 2011, A Day in the Life is a documentary series.

What it’s about. Morgan Spurlock (Academy Award Nominated Director of "Supersize Me") has spent the majority of his career turning the camera on himself, inviting the audience to be a part of his own life experiences. This time, he's refocusing his lens on the most innovative and intriguing individuals in our pop culture landscape, allowing the audience to experience what it's like to be at the pinnacle of an exciting and extraordinary career by being "a fly on the wall" during the course of a typical day. Each episode goes behind the scenes with today's leading figures - celebrities, musicians, comedians, dancers, entrepreneurs - literally chronicling one day in their lives in a half-hour documentary film.

Who’s in it. A Day in the Life stars Morgan Spurlock.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Day in the Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Day in the Life page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Day in the Life tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Day in the Life (2011)?
In US, A Day in the Life is available to stream on Hulu, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is A Day in the Life worth watching?
A Day in the Life holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A Day in the Life?
A Day in the Life stars Morgan Spurlock.
When was A Day in the Life released?
A Day in the Life was released in 2011.