Mr. Polaroid(2025)
Everything changed in an instant
Mr. Polaroid Synopsis
Before the iPhone, the Polaroid camera let people instantly chronicle their lives. Along with instant photo mania, its company culture became the model for Silicon Valley. Mr. Polaroid is the story of Edwin Land, the man behind the camera.
Mr. Polaroid (2025) is a documentary film directed by Gene Tempest, released on May 19, 2025 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Gillian Jacobs and Edwin H. Land. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Gene Tempest
- Writers:
- Gene Tempest
- Producers:
- Amanda Pollak
- Cinematographer:
- John Baynard
- Composer:
- Dudu Aram
- Status:
- Released
Mr. Polaroid (2025) Trailer
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Mr. Polaroid Videos & Clips
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Mr. Polaroid Cast & Crew
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Directed by Gene Tempest, written by Gene Tempest, produced by Amanda Pollak.
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Mr. Polaroid Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Mr. Polaroid – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mr. Polaroid online?
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Mr. Polaroid (2025) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mr. Polaroid?
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The main cast of Mr. Polaroid (2025) includes Gillian Jacobs and Edwin H. Land. The film was directed by Gene Tempest. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mr. Polaroid released?
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Mr. Polaroid was released on May 19, 2025 and runs for 53m.
Is Mr. Polaroid worth watching?
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Mr. Polaroid (2025) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mr. Polaroid?
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Yes. The official Mr. Polaroid trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.