Finding Vivian Maier (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.5

Released in 2014, Finding Vivian Maier is a documentary film directed by Charlie Siskel, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Vivian Maier's photos were seemingly destined for obscurity, lost among the clutter of the countless objects she'd collected throughout her life. Instead these images have shaken the world of street photography and irrevocably changed the life of the man who brought them to the public eye. This film brings to life the interesting turns and travails of the improbable saga of John Maloof's discovery of Vivian Maier, unravelling this mysterious tale through her documentary films, photographs, odd collections and personal accounts from the people that knew her. What started as a blog to show her work quickly became a viral sensation in the photography world. Photos destined for the trash heap now line gallery exhibitions, a forthcoming book and this documentary film.
Who’s in it. Finding Vivian Maier stars Vivian Maier as Herself (archive footage), John Maloof as Himself - Narrator, Daniel Arnaud as Himself - Interview Subject and Simon Amédé as Himself - Interview Subject, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Finding Vivian Maier has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Finding Vivian Maier page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Finding Vivian Maier (2014)?
- In US, Finding Vivian Maier is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Finding Vivian Maier worth watching?
- Finding Vivian Maier holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Finding Vivian Maier?
- Finding Vivian Maier stars Vivian Maier, John Maloof, Daniel Arnaud, Simon Amédé and Maren Baylaender.
- When was Finding Vivian Maier released?
- Finding Vivian Maier was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.
