---
title: "Cecil B. Demented"
year: 2000
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/cecil-b-demented-2000"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 14195
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Cecil B. Demented (2000) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/cecil-b-demented-2000

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Cecil B. Demented is a 2000 feature film directed and categorized under comedy, crime, and action that runs for one hour and twenty-eight minutes. The story follows a young lunatic director named Cecil B. Demented and his devoted cult of cinema terrorists as they kidnap a snobby A-list Hollywood actress named Honey Whitlock and force her to star in their radical underground movie.

The film stars Melanie Griffith and Stephen Dorff, exploring themes of radical filmmaking and Hollywood culture. Released in the United States on August 11, 2000, and rated R, the production presents a satirical look at renegade filmmakers taking extreme measures to make their underground picture.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A lunatic underground director and his cult kidnap a Hollywood goddess to star in their movie."

### Why Watch
- Features a premise about a cult of cinema terrorists forcing an A-list actress to star in their underground film.
- Stars Melanie Griffith as the snobby Hollywood actress and Stephen Dorff as the radical director.
- Combines comedy, crime, and action elements across a one hour and twenty-eight minute runtime.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Some viewers may dislike the R-rated crime and comedy themes involving a terrorist filmmaker cult.
- Tone & Suitability: The film runs for one hour and twenty-eight minutes with a comedic, criminal, and action-oriented tone suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #underground-film, #cinema-terrorists, #hollywood-satire, #radical-director, #kidnapped-star, #comedy-crime

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Waters
- **Networks / Studios**: Le Studio Canal+, Polar Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Melanie Griffith** as *Honey Whitlock*
- **Stephen Dorff** as *Cecil B. Demented*
- **Alicia Witt** as *Cherish*
- **Adrian Grenier** as *Lyle*
- **Maggie Gyllenhaal** as *Raven*
- **Lawrence Gilliard Jr.** as *Lewis*
- **Jack Noseworthy** as *Rodney*
- **Michael Shannon** as *Petie*
- **Harry Dodge** as *Dinah*
- **Eric Barry** as *Fidget*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Cecil B. Demented?
The film is available to rent or buy on digital platforms.

### Q: Is Cecil B. Demented worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy R-rated comedies and crime films about underground filmmaking cults.

### Q: What is the binge duration for Cecil B. Demented?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and twenty-eight minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of Cecil B. Demented?
Cecil B. Demented is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Cecil B. Demented — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14195)
- [Cecil B. Demented - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cecil_B._Demented)
- [Cecil B. Demented - Wikiquote](https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Cecil_B._Demented)
- [Cecil B. Demented — Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cecil_B._Demented)

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