Derek (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2008, Derek is a documentary film directed by Bernard Rose, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Derek, in chronological order, records the work and life that stands at the foot of Derek Jarman's humour and spirit of being an artist. The filmmaker and actress, Isaac Julien and Tilda Swinton respectively, have produced and narrated a film on his life whereby the use of language is perpetuated to give some type of palpable meaning to British audiences alone, and to their own personal relationship with him.
Who’s in it. Derek stars Tilda Swinton as Narrator and Derek Jarman as Himself (archive footage).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Derek has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Derek page.
If you liked it. Fans of Derek 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 Derek (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Derek change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Derek worth watching?
- Derek holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Derek?
- Derek stars Tilda Swinton and Derek Jarman.
- When was Derek released?
- Derek was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.