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Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show (2014): movie guide
Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show (2014) is a Documentary running about 88 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.4/10 from 49 votes. Notable cast includes Joss Whedon, J.J. Abrams, Steven S. DeKnight, Ronald D. Moore. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2014-10-17
- Runtime: 88 min
- TMDB: 6.4/10
- Genres: Documentary
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2014-10-17

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What is Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show about?
“Showrunners” is the first ever feature length documentary film to explore the fascinating world of US television showrunners and the creative forces aligned around them. These are the people responsible for creating, writing and overseeing every element of production on one of the United State’s biggest exports – television drama and comedy series. Often described as the most complex job in the entertainment business, a showrunner is the chief writer / producer on a TV series and, in most instances, the show’s creator. Battling daily between art and commerce, showrunners manage every aspect of a TV show’s development and production: creative, financial and logistical.
Cast highlights
Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show features Joss Whedon, J.J. Abrams, Steven S. DeKnight, Ronald D. Moore, Jane Espenson, Jonathan Nolan. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2014-10-17. Runtime: 88 minutes. TMDB score: 6.4/10 (49 votes). Genres: Documentary. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show?
- Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show is listed as Documentary on TMDB.
- How long is Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show?
- Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show runs about 88 minutes.
- Who stars in Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show?
- Cast highlights include Joss Whedon, J.J. Abrams, Steven S. DeKnight, Ronald D. Moore, Jane Espenson, Jonathan Nolan.








