
Filmworker
2017 · Movie · 94 min · ★ 7.1 · 84% critics
A former actor gives up a rising career to become the tireless right-hand helper to a demanding, celebrated filmmaker. The film follows the sacrifices, loyalty, and behind-the-scenes work that shape his life and identity over the years.
Also known as Film Worker
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Details
- Years
- 2017
- Release date
- 2018-05-11
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 84/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (78 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like behind-the-scenes stories about creative dedication and personal sacrifice, similar to They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead; Not for you if you want a fast-paced, wide-ranging documentary.
Pros: intimate behind-the-scenes focus; compelling personal sacrifice; strong film-world insight | Cons: narrow subject scope; slow for some; limited broader context
Themes
- interview
- behind the scenes
- filmmaking
- dedication
Cast & crew

Leon Vitali
as Self

Ryan O'Neal
as Self

Danny Lloyd
as Self

Matthew Modine
as Self

R. Lee Ermey
as Self

Stellan Skarsgård
as Self

Marie Richardson
as Self

Tim Colceri
as Self
- JS
Julian Senior
as Self

Pernilla August
as Self
Directed by Tony Zierra