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Becoming Cary Grant

6.620171h 25mMovieDocumentary

For the first time one of Hollywood's greatest stars tells his own story, in his own words. From a childhood of poverty to global fame, Cary Grant, the ultimate self-made star, explores his own screen image and what it took to create it.

DirectorMark Kidel
WritersNick Ware·Mark Kidel

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Cast · Directed by Mark Kidel

CGCary Grant
Cary Grant
Self (archive footage)
JPJonathan Pryce
Jonathan Pryce
Cary Grant (voice)
JB
Judy Balaban
Self
MG
Mark Glancy
Self
BJ
Barbara Jaynes
Self
DT
David Thomson
Self
IDIrene Dunne
Irene Dunne
Self (archive footage)
FSFrank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra
Self (archive footage)
MWMae West
Mae West
Self (archive footage)
MDMarlene Dietrich
Marlene Dietrich
Self (archive footage)
KHKatharine Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn
Self (archive footage)
VCVirginia Cherrill
Virginia Cherrill
Self (archive footage)

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Becoming Cary Grant — streaming FAQ

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Becoming Cary Grant is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Magellan TV and Tubi TV in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Becoming Cary Grant is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Magellan TV.

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Becoming Cary Grant is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in United Kingdom.

Is Becoming Cary Grant based on a true story?

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