To Be Takei (2014): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
To Be Takei is a 2014 documentary directed by Jennifer Kroot and Jennifer M. Kroot, starring George Takei, William Shatner and Walter Koenig. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $52,823 worldwide. Critics gave it 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Directors
- Jennifer Kroot and Jennifer M. Kroot
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Starz Digital Media
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is To Be Takei About?
The premise of To Be Takei without spoilers.
The documentary follows actor George Takei as he navigates a surprising rise to internet fame. Combining his established acting career with the humor of his husband, Brad, Takei becomes a beloved figure in popular culture, embracing his newfound status and engaging with fans in unexpected ways. It's a heartwarming look at a beloved personality and his journey to becoming an icon.
To Be Takei Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- gay couple
- japanese american
- signing an autograph
- interview
- internment camp
- gay actor
- gay
- radio interview
- radio show
- theater
- stage play
- scattering ashes
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- fan fiction
- fandom
- gay kiss
- homosexuality
- lgbt
- gay parade
- gay activism
- gay pride
- gay asian
- gay rights
- gay marriage
- actor
- interracial gay couple
- internment
- star trek
- acting career
- social activism
To Be Takei Cast
George Takei leads the cast, with William Shatner and Walter Koenig. Directed by Jennifer Kroot and Jennifer M. Kroot; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Jennifer Kroot
- Co-director Jennifer M. Kroot
More from Jennifer Kroot and Jennifer M. Kroot
More films directed by Jennifer Kroot and Jennifer M. Kroot, best-rated first: It Came from Kuchar, The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin and It Came from Kuchar.
To Be Takei Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave To Be Takei 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 89% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 76%
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 8.5
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TMDB 74% User score
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Movie Insider 3.0 /5
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To Be Takei Box Office
To Be Takei grossed $52,823 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$52.8K
- US & Canada
- $52.8K
To Be Takei Trailers & Videos
The trailer of To Be Takei.
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Trekkies 1999 -
I’m Gonna Make You Love Me 2019 -
Do I Sound Gay? 2015 -
Tom of Finland 2017 -
For the Love of Spock 2016 -
The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin 2017 -
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story 2021 -
Do You Take This Man 2017 -
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To Be Takei FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of To Be Takei, each answered in a sentence.
How long is To Be Takei?
To Be Takei runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was To Be Takei released?
To Be Takei was released on August 22, 2014.
Who directed To Be Takei?
To Be Takei was directed by Jennifer Kroot and Jennifer M. Kroot.
More films by Jennifer Kroot Who is in the cast of To Be Takei?
To Be Takei stars George Takei, William Shatner and Walter Koenig, among 4 credited actors.
How much did To Be Takei make at the box office?
To Be Takei grossed $52,823 worldwide.
How is To Be Takei rated?
To Be Takei has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Does To Be Takei have a post-credit scene?
No. To Be Takei has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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