Movie

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

★ 7.2(35)20182h 15m

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars is streaming on DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel in New Zealand, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Beamafilm and Amazon Video. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

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Director: Lili Fini Zanuck
Release date: 2018-03-30
Runtime: 2h 15m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Passion Pictures

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars — trailer

About Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars is a 2018 movie in the Documentary and Music genres, directed by Lili Fini Zanuck, starring Eric Clapton, Pattie Boyd and Charlotte Martin. It has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 35 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An unflinching and deeply personal journey into the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton told through his own words and songs.

Cast

Eric Clapton

Self

Pattie Boyd

Self (archive footage)

Charlotte Martin

Self (archive footage)

Duane Allman

Self (archive footage)

Ginger Baker

Self (archive footage)

Chuck Berry

Self (archive footage)

Jack Bruce

Self (archive footage)

Bob Dylan

Self (archive footage)

Ahmet Ertegün

Self (archive footage)

Aretha Franklin

Self (archive footage)

Bill Graham

Self (archive footage)

George Harrison

Self (archive footage)

Themes & keywords

musicianartists' lifebiographyrock musicblues musicvirtuosoportrait of an artistcelebrity interviewmusic documentarylife and careertestimony

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, you can stream Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars on DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Beamafilm and Amazon Video.

Is Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars on Netflix?+

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now, but you can stream it on DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel.

How long is Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars?+

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

Who stars in Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars?+

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars stars Eric Clapton, Pattie Boyd, Charlotte Martin, Duane Allman and Ginger Baker.

When did Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars come out?+

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars is a 2018 movie directed by Lili Fini Zanuck.

What genre is Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars?+

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars is Documentary and Music film.

Who directed Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars?+

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars was directed by Lili Fini Zanuck.