How to Watch Avedon on Netflix
Avedon, Ron Howard's documentary about photographer Richard Avedon, premieres on Netflix on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Netflix says the film previously premiered at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. Netflix's own pages currently disagree on the runtime, so this guide does not state one.
Avedon spent more than half a century photographing movie stars and presidents, coal miners and drifters. By his death in 2004 at age 81, his fashion and portrait work had helped define how America pictured style and beauty, and the film looks at both the famous images and the private man behind them.
Avedon at a glance
| Release date | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Where | Netflix |
| Type | Documentary film |
| Director | Ron Howard |
| Production | Imagine Documentaries and Fifth Season, with the Richard Avedon Foundation |
| Festival debut | 2026 Cannes Film Festival |
What is Avedon about?
The film traces how Avedon used photography to reinvent the world around him. Howard had unprecedented access to Avedon's personal archives, including never-before-seen stills, behind-the-lens footage and new interviews with close collaborators.
Netflix describes the documentary as an account of how Avedon's work reflected and reshaped the visual language of the 20th century. It pairs his archive with the voices of people who knew and worked with him.
Who made the Avedon documentary?
Ron Howard directed the film. Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Dallas Brennan Rexer, Sara Bernstein, Christopher St. John and Justin Wilkes produced it for Imagine Documentaries and Fifth Season, in association with the Richard Avedon Foundation.
How to watch Avedon with DIRECTV
Avedon streams on Netflix, so it won't air on a DIRECTV channel. You need a Netflix subscription, which you can watch in the Netflix app on a DIRECTV Gemini device, a smart TV or a streaming player. Our guide on getting Netflix with DIRECTV covers the options, and this page on DIRECTV's app access explains how streaming apps work on DIRECTV devices.
Looking for more on Netflix this fall? See our guides to ChiaroScuro and Nobody Wants This Season 3.
Frequently asked questions
When does Avedon come out on Netflix?
Avedon premieres on Netflix on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Who directed Avedon?
Academy Award winner Ron Howard directed the film for Imagine Documentaries.
What is Avedon about?
The documentary uses Richard Avedon's personal archive, behind-the-lens footage and new interviews with close collaborators to examine his life, work and influence.
Who produced Avedon?
The film is a production of Imagine Documentaries and Fifth Season, in association with the Richard Avedon Foundation. Its producers include Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Dallas Brennan Rexer, Sara Bernstein, Christopher St. John and Justin Wilkes.
Where did Avedon premiere?
Netflix says the film premiered at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
Is Avedon on a DIRECTV channel?
No. It streams on Netflix, which you can watch in the Netflix app, including on a DIRECTV Gemini device.
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Details reviewed October 23, 2026. Release dates are set by Netflix and may change. Streaming prices and DIRECTV availability, channels, packages and prices vary and are subject to change. Avedon, Netflix, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.