Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show
2014, English. Directed by Des Doyle.
Their Vision Is Television
“Showrunners” is the first ever feature length documentary film to explore the fascinating world of US television showrunners and the creative forces aligned around them. These are the people responsible for creating, writing and overseeing every element of production on one of the United State’s biggest exports – television drama and comedy series. Often described as the most complex job in the entertainment business, a showrunner is the chief writer / producer on a TV series and, in most instances, the show’s creator. Battling daily between art and commerce, showrunners manage every aspect of a TV show’s development and production: creative, financial and logistical.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
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Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Details
- Released
- 17 October 2014
- Country
- Ireland, United States of America
- Written by
- Des Doyle
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Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show: quick answers
Is Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show?
Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show on?
Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show?
If you liked Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show, try Seduced and Abandoned, Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye, The September Issue.
Who directed Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show?
Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show (2014) was directed by Des Doyle and stars Joss Whedon, J.J. Abrams, Steven S. DeKnight.