Capturing Reality (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2008, Capturing Reality is a documentary film directed by Pepita Ferrari, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. From cinema-verite; pioneers Albert Maysles and Joan Churchill to maverick movie makers like Errol Morris, Werner Herzog and Nick Broomfield, the world's best documentarians reflect upon the unique power of their genre. Capturing Reality explores the complex creative process that goes into making non-fiction films. Deftly charting the documentarian's journey, it poses the question: can film capture reality?
Who’s in it. Capturing Reality stars Errol Morris as Himself, Werner Herzog as Self, Jessica Yu as Herself and Albert Maysles as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Capturing Reality has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor and Cineverse Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Capturing Reality page.
If you liked it. Fans of Capturing Reality tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Capturing Reality (2008)?
- In US, Capturing Reality is available to stream on Philo, Fandor and Cineverse Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Capturing Reality worth watching?
- Capturing Reality holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Capturing Reality?
- Capturing Reality stars Errol Morris, Werner Herzog, Jessica Yu, Albert Maysles and Nick Broomfield.
- When was Capturing Reality released?
- Capturing Reality was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.