

It Takes a Lunatic
2019, English. Directed by Billy Lyons.
The extraordinary life of beloved acting teacher and theatre producer Wynn Handman is recalled in this portrait of a provocative, innovative artist.
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- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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It Takes a Lunatic is streaming on Netflix in India.
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- Released
- 3 May 2019
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Germany
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It Takes a Lunatic: quick answers
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How long is It Takes a Lunatic?
It Takes a Lunatic runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
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Which OTT platform is It Takes a Lunatic on?
It Takes a Lunatic is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like It Takes a Lunatic?
If you liked It Takes a Lunatic, try The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man, Van Gogh: Painted with Words, Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald.
Who directed It Takes a Lunatic?
It Takes a Lunatic (2019) was directed by Billy Lyons and stars Richard Gere, Michael Douglas, Alec Baldwin.