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"Sr."

6.920221h 30m15MovieDocumentary

A portrait of the life and career of Robert Downey Sr. (1936-2021), the visionary and fearless US filmmaker — father of actor Robert Downey Jr. — who in the sixties and seventies laid the foundations for countercultural comedy.

DirectorChris Smith
ProducersRobert Downey Jr.·Susan Downey

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Chris Smith

RSRobert Downey Sr.
Robert Downey Sr.
Self
RJRobert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr.
Self
CSChris Smith
Chris Smith
Self
AAAlan Arkin
Alan Arkin
Self
SHSean Hayes
Sean Hayes
Self
NLNorman Lear
Norman Lear
Self
LWLawrence Wolf
Lawrence Wolf
Self
ED
Exton Elias Downey
Self
AD
Avri Roel Downey
Self
KFKevin Ford
Kevin Ford
Self
RR
Rosemary Rogers
Self
PAPaul Thomas Anderson
Paul Thomas Anderson
Self (archive footage)

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"Sr." — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams "Sr."?

"Sr." is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom.

Is "Sr." on Netflix?

Yes — "Sr." is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Is "Sr." on Amazon Prime Video?

No, "Sr." isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch "Sr." for free?

"Sr." is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is "Sr." based on a true story?

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