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Searching for Mr. Rugoff

7.020191h 34mMovieDocumentary

The feature documentary Searching for Mr. Rugoff is the story of Donald Rugoff, who was the crazy genius behind Cinema 5, the mid-century theater chain and film distribution company. Rugoff was a difficult (some would say impossible)…

DirectorIra Deutchman
ProducersIra Deutchman·Susan Lacy

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Criterion ChannelCriterion ChannelHooplaHoopla
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ira Deutchman

DR
Donald S. Rugoff
Self (archive footage)
EB
Elyce Bonnell
Self
PB
Peter Broderick
Self
BB
Bea Brydson
Self
NC
Nat Chediak
Self
CCosta-Gavras
Costa-Gavras
Self
ID
Ira Deutchman
Self
JD
Jean Donnelly
Self
RSRobert Downey Sr.
Robert Downey Sr.
Self
JG
Jerome Gary
Self
JG
John Goldstone
Self
JH
Jim Hudson
Self

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Searching for Mr. Rugoff — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Searching for Mr. Rugoff?

Searching for Mr. Rugoff is streaming on Criterion Channel and Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Searching for Mr. Rugoff on Netflix?

No, Searching for Mr. Rugoff is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Hoopla.

Is Searching for Mr. Rugoff on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Searching for Mr. Rugoff isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel and Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch Searching for Mr. Rugoff for free?

Searching for Mr. Rugoff is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.