---
title: "It Takes a Lunatic"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/it-takes-a-lunatic-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 636709
imdb_id: "tt11052346"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 126
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 9
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# It Takes a Lunatic (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/it-takes-a-lunatic-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

It Takes a Lunatic is a film first released in 2019. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by Exemplar Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Billy Lyons
- **Networks / Studios**: Exemplar Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Richard Gere** as *Self*
- **Michael Douglas** as *Self*
- **Alec Baldwin** as *Self*
- **James Caan** as *Self*
- **John Leguizamo** as *Self*
- **Chris Cooper** as *Self*
- **Frank Langella** as *Self*
- **Bill Irwin** as *Self*
- **Eric Bogosian** as *Self*
- **Susan Lucci** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch It Takes a Lunatic online?
It Takes a Lunatic is currently available to watch or stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is It Takes a Lunatic worth watching?
It Takes a Lunatic holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 9 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie It Takes a Lunatic and when was it released?
It Takes a Lunatic is a feature film with a runtime of 126 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed It Takes a Lunatic?
It Takes a Lunatic was directed by Billy Lyons.

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