California Typewriter(2017)
The revolution will be typewritten
California Typewriter Synopsis
A story about people whose lives are connected by typewriters. A meditation on creativity and technology featuring Tom Hanks, John Mayer, Sam Shepard, David McCullough and others.
California Typewriter (2017) is a documentary film directed by Doug Nichol, released on August 18, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Tom Hanks, Sam Shepard, David McCullough and John Mayer. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Doug Nichol
- Producers:
- John Benet, Doug Nichol
- Production:
- American Buffalo Pictures
- Status:
- Released
California Typewriter (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for California Typewriter before you stream it.
California Typewriter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom Hanks
as Self
Sam Shepard
as Self
David McCullough
as Self
John Mayer
as Self
- Silvi Alcivar
Silvi Alcivar
as Self
- Ken Alexander
Ken Alexander
as Self
- Martin Howard
Martin Howard
as Self
- Jeremy Mayer
Jeremy Mayer
as Self
- Herbert Permillion
Herbert Permillion
as Self
- Richard Polt
Richard Polt
as Self
- Darren Wershler
Darren Wershler
as Self
- Mason Williams
Mason Williams
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Doug Nichol, produced by John Benet and Doug Nichol.
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California Typewriter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 32 ratings.
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California Typewriter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch California Typewriter online?
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California Typewriter (2017) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in California Typewriter?
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The main cast of California Typewriter (2017) includes Tom Hanks, Sam Shepard, David McCullough, John Mayer and Silvi Alcivar. The film was directed by Doug Nichol. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was California Typewriter released?
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California Typewriter was released on August 18, 2017 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is California Typewriter worth watching?
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California Typewriter (2017) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 32 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 California Typewriter?
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Yes. The official California Typewriter trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.