Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream(2013)
Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream Synopsis
Life Is But a Dream is a HBO documentary about the life of US singer Beyoncé Knowles during the years 2011 and 2012 and on the recording of her fifth album. The film was directed by Beyoncé herself. The film shows Beyoncé from intimate moments of her pregnancy to behind the scenes and rehearsals of the main concerts of that time.
Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream (2013) is a documentary film directed by Ed Burke, released on June 10, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Beyoncé, JAŸ-Z, Tina Knowles and Solange. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 65 ratings.
- Director:
- Ed Burke
- Writers:
- Beyoncé, Ed Burke, Ilan Benatar
- Producers:
- Bill Kirstein
- Production:
- HBO Documentary Films, Parkwood Entertainment, HBO
- Status:
- Released
Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream (2013) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream before you stream it.
Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream Cast & Crew
Main cast
Beyoncé
as Self
JAŸ-Z
as Self
Tina Knowles
as Self
Solange
as Self (archive footage)
Kelly Rowland
as Self (archive footage)
Michelle Williams
as Self (archive footage)
Lady Gaga
as Self (archive footage)
Matthew Morrison
as Self (archive footage)
Ye
as Self (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Ed Burke, written by Beyoncé, Ed Burke and Ilan Benatar, produced by Bill Kirstein.
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Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 65 ratings.
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Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream online?
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Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream (2013) is available to stream on Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream?
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The main cast of Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream (2013) includes Beyoncé, JAŸ-Z, Tina Knowles, Solange and Kelly Rowland. The film was directed by Ed Burke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream released?
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Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream was released on June 10, 2013 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream worth watching?
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Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream (2013) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 65 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 Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream?
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Yes. The official Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.