Movie

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

★ 7.6(13)20211h 54m

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Good to know

Director: Ric Burns
Release date: 2021-08-26
Runtime: 1h 54m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Vulcan Productions

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life — trailer

About Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life is a 2021 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Ric Burns, starring Oliver Sacks, Atul Gawande and Temple Grandin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Oliver Sacks: His Own Life in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life explores the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller, as he shares intimate details of his battles with drug addiction, homophobia, and a medical establishment that accepted his work only decades after the fact. Sacks was a fearless explorer of unknown mental worlds who helped redefine our understanding of the brain and mind, the diversity of human experience, and our shared humanity.

Cast

Oliver Sacks

Self (archive footage)

Atul Gawande

Self

Temple Grandin

Self

Christof Koch

Self

Roberto Calasso

Self

Kate Edgar

Self

Shane Fistell

Self

Lowell Handler

Self

Bill Hayes

Self

Mark Homonoff

Self

Anna Horovitz

Self

Themes & keywords

medicinebiography

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Oliver Sacks: His Own Life in Denmark?+

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Denmark. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Oliver Sacks: His Own Life on Netflix?+

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

How long is Oliver Sacks: His Own Life?+

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Who stars in Oliver Sacks: His Own Life?+

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life stars Oliver Sacks, Atul Gawande, Temple Grandin, Christof Koch and Roberto Calasso.

When did Oliver Sacks: His Own Life come out?+

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life is a 2021 movie directed by Ric Burns.

What genre is Oliver Sacks: His Own Life?+

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life is Documentary film.

Who directed Oliver Sacks: His Own Life?+

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life was directed by Ric Burns.