Liz & Dick (2012): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2012, Liz & Dick is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Lloyd Kramer, running about 88 minutes. “Glamorous, infamous, scandalous” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. On the set of Cleopatra, Hollywood's most beautiful star, Elizabeth Taylor, fell into the arms of one of the world's greatest actors, Richard Burton - and she didn't leave. Their subsequent white-hot, scandalous love affair gave rise to the paparazzi and they became the most hunted and photographed couple on earth. Their rocky, passionate, relationship, born in front of the cameras, was subsequently captured in a series of films, including The V.I.P.s and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? The last of the great, extravagant stars, flaunting diamonds, yachts and private planes, they continually seized the headlines. They even divorced and married again - only to divorce again - but remain in each other's hearts. This Elizabeth Taylor - Richard Burton story is a no-holds barred account of their undying, but impossible love.

Who’s in it. Liz & Dick stars Lindsay Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor, Grant Bowler as Richard Burton, Theresa Russell as Sara Taylor and David Hunt as Ifor Jenkins, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Liz & Dick has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Liz & Dick page.

If you liked it. Fans of Liz & Dick tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.