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Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show

“Their Vision Is Television”

★ 6.4(49)20141h 28m

Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

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Director: Des Doyle
Release date: 2014-10-17
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Ireland
Studio: Black Sheep Films

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About Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show

Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show is a 2014 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Des Doyle, starring Joss Whedon, J.J. Abrams and Steven S. DeKnight. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 49 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

“Showrunners” is the first ever feature length documentary film to explore the fascinating world of US television showrunners and the creative forces aligned around them. These are the people responsible for creating, writing and overseeing every element of production on one of the United State’s biggest exports – television drama and comedy series. Often described as the most complex job in the entertainment business, a showrunner is the chief writer / producer on a TV series and, in most instances, the show’s creator. Battling daily between art and commerce, showrunners manage every aspect of a TV show’s development and production: creative, financial and logistical.

Cast

Joss Whedon

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J.J. Abrams

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Steven S. DeKnight

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Ronald D. Moore

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Jane Espenson

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Jonathan Nolan

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Chris Downey

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Javier Grillo-Marxuach

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Hart Hanson

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Damon Lindelof

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Anthony LaPaglia

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Ali LeRoi

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show in Canada?+

In Canada, Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show on Netflix?+

Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show?+

Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show?+

Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show stars Joss Whedon, J.J. Abrams, Steven S. DeKnight, Ronald D. Moore and Jane Espenson.

When did Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show come out?+

Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show is a 2014 movie directed by Des Doyle.

What genre is Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show?+

Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show is Documentary film.

Who directed Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show?+

Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show was directed by Des Doyle.