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Mapplethorpe

6.220191h 42mNRMovieDramaHistory

A look at the life of photographer Robert Mapplethorpe from his rise to fame in the 1970s to his untimely death in 1989.

DirectorOndi Timoner
WritersOndi Timoner·Mikko Alanne
ProducersNate Dushku·Richard J. Bosner

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Cast · Directed by Ondi Timoner

MSMatt Smith
Matt Smith
Robert Mapplethorpe
MRMarianne Rendón
Marianne Rendón
Patti Smith
JHJohn Benjamin Hickey
John Benjamin Hickey
Sam Wagstaff
BSBrandon Sklenar
Brandon Sklenar
Edward Mapplethorpe
MIMcKinley Belcher III
McKinley Belcher III
Milton Moore
MMMark Moses
Mark Moses
Harry Mapplethorpe
HNHari Nef
Hari Nef
Tinkerbelle
CMCarolyn McCormick
Carolyn McCormick
Joan Mapplethorpe
BMBrian Stokes Mitchell
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Father Stack
KOKaran Oberoi
Karan Oberoi
Emilio Acquavella
KBKerry Butler
Kerry Butler
Holly Solomon
TBTina Benko
Tina Benko
Sandy Daley

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Mapplethorpe — streaming FAQ

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Mapplethorpe is streaming on Netflix, Philo and AMC Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Mapplethorpe on Netflix?

Yes — Mapplethorpe is available on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

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Mapplethorpe isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Mapplethorpe is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is Mapplethorpe based on a true story?

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