David Lynch: The Art Life (2017)
Kernel Score: 75% · 214 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Documentary
Released: 2017-02-15
Runtime: 89 minutes
Where to watch David Lynch: The Art Life
- Stream: HBO Max
- Free with ads: Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
An intimate journey through the formative years of David Lynch's life. From his idyllic upbringing in small town America to the dark streets of Philadelphia, we follow Lynch as he traces the events that have helped to shape one of cinema's most enigmatic directors.
David Lynch: The Art Life parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that David Lynch: The Art Life is a documentary about filmmaker David Lynch's formative years and artistic development.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Includes imagery of cigarette smoking as part of the artist's personal history.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Jon Nguyen
Cast
- David Lynch as Self
- Lula Lynch as Self - David Lynch's Daughter
David Lynch: The Art Life FAQ
Is David Lynch: The Art Life good?
David Lynch: The Art Life has a 75% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 214 audience ratings.
Where can I watch David Lynch: The Art Life?
In the US you can stream David Lynch: The Art Life on HBO Max, watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is David Lynch: The Art Life OK for kids?
David Lynch: The Art Life is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that David Lynch: The Art Life is a documentary about filmmaker David Lynch's formative years and artistic development.
What movies are like David Lynch: The Art Life?
If you liked David Lynch: The Art Life, try I Am Heath Ledger, Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear, Making Squid Game: The Challenge and Stories We Tell.