.png)
Documentary biopic detailing the life and career of Oliver Sacks, the legendary neurologist and storyteller who battled drug addiction and...
Documentary biopic detailing the life and career of Oliver Sacks, the legendary neurologist and storyteller who battled drug addiction and homophobia as well as the medical establishment.
Less
Where to watch Oliver Sacks: His Own Life
WATCH NOWDocPlay on Prime
Subscription (Prime add-on)
WATCH NOWDocPlay
Subscription
WATCH NOWApple TV Store
To rent or buy.png)
Get 20% off your next two orders with Delivereasy
Ad
WATCH NOWPrime Video Store
To rent or buy
WATCH NOWGoogle TV
To rent or buy
WATCH NOWYouTube
To rent or buy
WATCH NOWAroVision
To rent
WATCH NOWAcademy On Demand
To rent
100 %30 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
89 %18 reviewsAudience score rating
"Despite the relatively conventional filmmaking, what comes through most strongly in this portrait is Sacks’ uniqueness..."
—
The Age
The Age"This affectionate film reminds us that we have lost one of the great ones."
—
FilmInk
FilmInk"Even if you don't know anything about Sacks, you'll be delighted to meet him."
—
Stuff
Stuff"While the movie steers around the details of how post-fame Sacks became something of a brand, it beautifully presents a portrait of his compassion and bravery."
—
The New York Times
The New York Times"What’s most moving about Oliver Sacks: His Own Life is that Sacks, whose extreme love of existence was there in every sentence he wrote, could embrace death because it would be the most out-there adventure of his life."
—
Variety
Variety"Oliver Sacks: His Own Life is a moving portrait of a man taking deep stock of his life with great satisfaction and verve."
—
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"Sacks’ personal life was as startling as his professional achievements."
—
Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood ReporterOliver Sacks: His Own Life | Details
- Rating
- M, Mature themes, coarse language, drug use and sexual references
- Runtime
- 114
- Genre
- Documentary
- Country of origin
- USA
