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Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star

7.5199159mMovieDocumentaryTV Movie

A retrospective on the career of Robert Mitchum through interviews with friends and co-workers, scenes from his films and the actor himself.

DirectorsSuzette Winter·Gene Feldman
WritersGene Feldman·Suzette Winter
ProducerStephen Janson

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Cast · Directed by Suzette Winter

RMRobert Mitchum
Robert Mitchum
Self
PBPolly Bergen
Polly Bergen
Self
ACAnthony Caruso
Anthony Caruso
Self
EDEdward Dmytryk
Edward Dmytryk
Self
JGJane Greer
Jane Greer
Self
DKDeborah Kerr
Deborah Kerr
Self
AMAli MacGraw
Ali MacGraw
Self
SMSarah Miles
Sarah Miles
Self
CMChristopher Mitchum
Christopher Mitchum
Self
JMJohn Mitchum
John Mitchum
Self
SPSydney Pollack
Sydney Pollack
Self
JRJane Russell
Jane Russell
Self

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Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star?

Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star is streaming on Kanopy, Fawesome and The Roku Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star on Netflix?

No, Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Fawesome.

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Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star 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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Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.

Is Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star based on a true story?

Yes — Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).