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Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed

2021 · Movie · PG-13 · 92 min · ★ 6.7 · 68% critics

Documentary

A beloved TV art teacher brings comfort to millions with a calm, encouraging style. This documentary looks beyond the soothing paintings to explore how fame turned into a bitter fight over control of his brand and legacy, raising questions about trust, money, and who benefits after success.

Also known as Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal and Greed

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Where to watch

Streaming on Netflix.

2 hours to watch.

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Details
Years
2021
Release date
2021-08-25
Language
English
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
92 min
Max quality
UHD
Critic score
68/100
TMDB rating
6.7/10 (109 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like celebrity-focused documentaries that dig into money, rights, and legacy disputes, similar to Console Wars; Not for you if you want a light, purely uplifting portrait without anger or legal-business conflict.

Pros: informative look at legacy; emotional interviews; compelling real-life drama | Cons: slow to get going; feels one-sided to some; drags and repeats

Themes

  • artist
  • painter
  • lawsuit
  • business ethics
  • cancer
  • intellectual property
  • business partner
  • tv host
  • art teacher
  • father son conflict
  • painting lesson
  • painting workshop

Cast & crew

Directed by Joshua Rofé