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DOCUMENTARY . 2013 . 1h 30m . 8.1/10

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Life Is But a Dream is a HBO documentary about the life of US singer Beyoncé Knowles during the years 2011 and 2012 and on the recording of her fifth album. The film was directed by Beyoncé herself. The film shows Beyoncé from intimate moments of her pregnancy to behind the scenes and rehearsals of the main concerts of that time.

Starring Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Tina Knowles
8.1/10
Rating
1h 30m
Runtime
2013
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Life Is But a Dream is a HBO documentary about the life of US singer Beyoncé Knowles during the years 2011 and 2012 and on the recording of her fifth album. The film was directed by Beyoncé herself. The film shows Beyoncé from intimate moments of her pregnancy to behind the scenes and rehearsals of the main concerts of that time.

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Cast
Beyoncé stars as Self in Life Is But a Dream.
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Year context
Life Is But a Dream was released 13 years ago in 2013.
Overview
Life Is But a Dream is a HBO documentary about the life of US singer Beyoncé Knowles during the years 2011 and 2012 and on the recording of her fifth album. ...
Life Is But a Dream is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 30m.

CAST (9)

Beyoncé
Beyoncé
Self
Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Self
Tina Knowles
Tina Knowles
Self
Solange
Solange
Self (archive footage)
Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland
Self (archive footage)
Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams
Self (archive footage)
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga
Self (archive footage)
Matthew Morrison
Matthew Morrison
Self (archive footage)
Ye
Ye
Self (uncredited)

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Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Country
Rating
8.1/10 (62 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Life Is But a Dream about?
Life Is But a Dream is a HBO documentary about the life of US singer Beyoncé Knowles during the years 2011 and 2012 and on the recording of her fifth album. The film was directed by Beyoncé herself. The film shows Beyoncé from intimate moments of her pregnancy to behind the scenes and rehearsals of the main concerts of that time.
How long is Life Is But a Dream?
Life Is But a Dream has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in Life Is But a Dream?
The cast of Life Is But a Dream includes Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Tina Knowles, Solange, Kelly Rowland.
What is the rating of Life Is But a Dream?
Life Is But a Dream has a rating of 8.1 out of 10 based on 62 votes on TMDB.

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Documentary
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