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Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

7.120182h 15mMovieDocumentaryMusic

An unflinching and deeply personal journey into the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton told through his own words and songs.

DirectorLili Fini Zanuck
WritersStephen Weintraub·Larry Yelen
ProducerJohn Battsek

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Cast · Directed by Lili Fini Zanuck

ECEric Clapton
Eric Clapton
Self
PBPattie Boyd
Pattie Boyd
Self (archive footage)
CMCharlotte Martin
Charlotte Martin
Self (archive footage)
DA
Duane Allman
Self (archive footage)
GBGinger Baker
Ginger Baker
Self (archive footage)
CBChuck Berry
Chuck Berry
Self (archive footage)
JBJack Bruce
Jack Bruce
Self (archive footage)
BDBob Dylan
Bob Dylan
Self (archive footage)
AEAhmet Ertegün
Ahmet Ertegün
Self (archive footage)
AFAretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin
Self (archive footage)
BG
Bill Graham
Self (archive footage)
GHGeorge Harrison
George Harrison
Self (archive footage)

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Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars — streaming FAQ

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Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars is streaming on Now TV in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Now TV.

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Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars is available on Now TV in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars based on a true story?

Yes — Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).