Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star

1991Movie59 min

72
GoodGoodWatch score

A nostalgic documentary movie about a real life story and history, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

A retrospective on the career of Robert Mitchum through interviews with friends and co-workers, scenes from his films and the actor himself.

Feels like

  • Classic Hollywood Biography
  • Actor Retrospective
  • Film Noir Icon
  • Historical Documentary
  • Behind-the-Scenes Insights
  • Career Analysis
  • Celebrity Interview
  • Golden Age Cinema
  • Character Study

Cast

Crew

Produced by
Stephen Janson
Music by
Glen Marullo

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 10, 1991 · 59 min · Documentary, TV Movie

Released
March 10, 1991
Runtime
59 min
Genres
Documentary, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
25 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star?"

Questions about Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star?

In the United States, Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Pluto TV, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.