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It Takes a Lunatic

5.320192h 6mMovieDocumentary

The extraordinary life of beloved acting teacher and theatre producer Wynn Handman is recalled in this portrait of a provocative, innovative artist.

DirectorBilly Lyons
ProducerBilly Lyons

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Cast · Directed by Billy Lyons

RGRichard Gere
Richard Gere
Self
MDMichael Douglas
Michael Douglas
Self
ABAlec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin
Self
JCJames Caan
James Caan
Self
JLJohn Leguizamo
John Leguizamo
Self
CCChris Cooper
Chris Cooper
Self
FLFrank Langella
Frank Langella
Self
BIBill Irwin
Bill Irwin
Self
EBEric Bogosian
Eric Bogosian
Self
SLSusan Lucci
Susan Lucci
Self
LGLauren Graham
Lauren Graham
Self
AMAasif Mandvi
Aasif Mandvi
Self

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It Takes a Lunatic — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams It Takes a Lunatic?

It Takes a Lunatic is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada.

Is It Takes a Lunatic on Netflix?

Yes — It Takes a Lunatic is available on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is It Takes a Lunatic on Amazon Prime Video?

No, It Takes a Lunatic isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

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It Takes a Lunatic is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is It Takes a Lunatic based on a true story?

Yes — It Takes a Lunatic is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).