Elaine Stritch At Liberty (2004): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2004, Elaine Stritch At Liberty is a comedy, music, tv movie and documentary film directed by D. A. Pennebaker, running about 145 minutes. “Legendary performances come along so rarely.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Judy at the Palace. Sinatra at Carnegie Hall. Streisand at the Garden. Stritch on Broadway. Legendary performances come along so rarely. Elaine Stritch At Liberty is an autobiographical one-woman show written by Elaine Stritch and John Lahr. The show consists of spoken monologues from Stritch following her life and career, interspersed with showtunes and pop standards which compliment her stories. Many of these songs had been originated by Stritch in major Broadway productions, such as "The Ladies Who Lunch" from Company and "Civilization" from Angel In The Wings. Her experiences and relationship with show business are focal points, but she also explores more intimate, personal themes like her alcoholism and romantic relationships.

Who’s in it. Elaine Stritch At Liberty stars Elaine Stritch as Herself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.5/10, Elaine Stritch At Liberty sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elaine Stritch At Liberty page.

If you liked it. Fans of Elaine Stritch At Liberty tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.