Movie

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures

★ 6.9(43)20161h 45m

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures is streaming on Crave and Crave Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Director: Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey
Release date: 2016-06-16
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Film Manufacturers

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures — trailer

About Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures is a 2016 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey, starring Robert Mapplethorpe, Fran Lebowitz and Debbie Harry. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 43 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Nude men in rubber suits, close-ups of erections, objects shoved in the most intimate of places—these are photographs taken by Robert Mapplethorpe, known by many as the most controversial photographer of the twentieth century. Openly gay, Mapplethorpe took images of male sex, nudity, and fetish to extremes that resulted in his work still being labelled by some as pornography masquerading as art. But less talked about are the more serene, yet striking portraits of flowers, sculptures, and perfectly framed human forms that are equally pioneering and powerful.

Cast

Robert Mapplethorpe

Self (archive footage)

Fran Lebowitz

Self

Debbie Harry

Self

Brooke Shields

Self

Carolina Herrera

Self

Paul Martineau

Self

Bob Colacello

Self

Patti Smith

Self (voice) (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

lgbtportrait of an artistgay themegay artist

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures on Crave and Crave Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures on Netflix?+

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Crave and Crave Amazon Channel.

How long is Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures?+

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures?+

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures stars Robert Mapplethorpe, Fran Lebowitz, Debbie Harry, Brooke Shields and Carolina Herrera.

When did Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures come out?+

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures is a 2016 movie directed by Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey.

What genre is Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures?+

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures is Documentary film.

Who directed Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures?+

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures was directed by Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey.