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To Be Takei

7.220141h 34mNRMovieDocumentary

Over seven decades, actor and activist George Takei journeyed from a World War II internment camp to the helm of the Starship Enterprise, and then to the daily news feeds of five million Facebook fans. Join George and his husband, Brad, on a wacky and profound trek for life, liberty, and love.

DirectorJennifer M. Kroot
ProducersGerry Kim·Mayuran Tiruchelvam

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Cast · Directed by Jennifer M. Kroot

GTGeorge Takei
George Takei
Self
BT
Brad Takei
Self
WKWalter Koenig
Walter Koenig
Self
WSWilliam Shatner
William Shatner
Self
LNLeonard Nimoy
Leonard Nimoy
Self
NNNichelle Nichols
Nichelle Nichols
Self
LSLea Salonga
Lea Salonga
Self
HSHoward Stern
Howard Stern
Self
TA
Tom Ammiano
Self
JCJohn Cho
John Cho
Self
WWWil Wheaton
Wil Wheaton
Self
BWBD Wong
BD Wong
Self

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To Be Takei is streaming on Kanopy, The Roku Channel and Fandango at Home Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is To Be Takei on Netflix?

No, To Be Takei is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and The Roku Channel.

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To Be Takei 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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To Be Takei is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and The Roku Channel in United States.