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Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream

★ 7.8(65)20131h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Ed Burke, Beyoncé
Release date: 2013-06-10
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: HBO Documentary Films

Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream — trailer

About Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream

Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream is a 2013 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Ed Burke and Beyoncé, starring Beyoncé, JAŸ-Z and Tina Knowles. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 65 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Life Is But a Dream is a HBO documentary about the life of US singer Beyoncé Knowles during the years 2011 and 2012 and on the recording of her fifth album. The film was directed by Beyoncé herself. The film shows Beyoncé from intimate moments of her pregnancy to behind the scenes and rehearsals of the main concerts of that time.

Cast

Beyoncé

Self

JAŸ-Z

Self

Tina Knowles

Self

Solange

Self (archive footage)

Kelly Rowland

Self (archive footage)

Michelle Williams

Self (archive footage)

Lady Gaga

Self (archive footage)

Matthew Morrison

Self (archive footage)

Self (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

woman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream in New Zealand?+

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Is Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream on Netflix?+

Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream?+

Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream?+

Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream stars Beyoncé, JAŸ-Z, Tina Knowles, Solange and Kelly Rowland.

When did Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream come out?+

Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream is a 2013 movie directed by Ed Burke and Beyoncé.

What genre is Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream?+

Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream is Documentary film.

Who directed Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream?+

Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream was directed by Ed Burke and Beyoncé.