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Little Richard: I Am Everything

2023Movie1 h 38 minR

DocumentaryMusic
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic816.7Rotten Tomatoes94%98%

A moving, nostalgic documentary movie about a real life story and history, with standout direction and editing.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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  • Music Documentary
  • Biographical Portrait
  • Rock & Roll History
  • LGBTQ+ History
  • Social Commentary
  • Cultural Revisionism
  • Archival Footage
  • Performance Power
  • Racial Justice

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Lisa Cortés
Produced by
Lisa Cortés, Robert Friedman, Liz Yale Marsh
Music by
Tamar-kali

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Facts

April 11, 2023 · 1 h 38 min · R

Released
April 11, 2023
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
18 countries

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Where can I stream Little Richard: I Am Everything?

HBO MaxKanopy

In the United States, Little Richard: I Am Everything streams on HBO Max, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Little Richard: I Am Everything worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 81).

Is Little Richard: I Am Everything plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.