Inventing David Geffen (2012): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2012, Inventing David Geffen is a documentary film directed by Susan Lacy, running about 120 minutes.

What it’s about. Notoriously press and camera-shy, David Geffen reveals himself for the first time in this unflinching portrait of a complex and compelling man. His far-reaching influence - as an agent and manager, record industry mogul, Hollywood and Broadway producer, and billionaire philanthropist - has helped shape American popular culture for the past four decades. This documentary offers a rare insight into the world of the man responsible for launching the early successes of Joni Mitchell, Tom Cruise, and Guns N’ Roses; co-founded DreamWorks; produced Cats and Dreamgirls; and is one of the largest contributors to the fight against AIDS. (SBS AU) Geffen narrates his unorthodox rise from working class Brooklyn boy to billionaire entertainment power broker in extensive interviews. American Masters explores the highs and the lows in Geffen’s professional and personal life through more than 50 new interviews with his friends, colleagues and clients, as well as other media luminaries. (PBS)

Who’s in it. Inventing David Geffen stars David Geffen as Self, Nora Ephron as Self, Tom Hanks as Self and Elton John as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Inventing David Geffen has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Inventing David Geffen page.

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