Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes

This documentary examines the personal history and internal struggles of Elizabeth Taylor. Through previously undiscovered interviews and access to her private archives, the film explores her experience with fame and her work as an activist. It focuses on the vulnerability and complexity of her life as a public figure during the golden age of Hollywood.

Nanette Burstein directed and co-wrote the film, which follows her previous works The Kid Stays in the Picture and Going the Distance in her career chronology. The production was a collaboration between several companies, including Bad Robot and HBO Documentary Films. The movie features archival footage of Elizabeth Taylor, Roddy McDowall, Debbie Reynolds, Richard Burton, and Rock Hudson, along with voice work from George Hamilton.

Released in May 2024, the film has a runtime of 101 minutes. It has been received positively by audiences, earning a rating of 7.4/10 on IMDb from 1,300 votes and a 7/10 on TMDB based on 16 votes.