Burt Reynolds carved out such a memorable reputation as the mustachioed Southern Casanova of Hollywood that it can be easy to forget the human beneath the icon. But in this heartwarming documentary premiering on The CW, Reynolds’ friends and family remember the star both onscreen and outside of it, and draw a picture of a man so earnest, passionate, and caring, it’s hard not to come out of watching this without getting a little teary-eyed.
Adrian Buitenhuis’s I Am Burt Reynolds is making its TV debut soon, and here’s how to watch it.
Where to watch I Am Burt Reynolds
I Am Burt Reynolds will air on The CW on Saturday, December 30, 8:00 PM PT. It will be followed by two other I Am films, including one about Chris Farley and another about Martin Luther King Jr., on the succeeding Saturdays.
There is currently only one way to watch I Am Burt Reynolds: live on The CW.
I Am Burt Reynolds on The CW
You can watch I Am Burt Reynolds on The CW without cable on one of these cord-cutting services. Note that for Hulu with Live TV and Fubo, availability varies by region.
Fubo
Designed for the ultimate sports fan, Fubo is an on-demand and live TV service that streams games from multiple leagues including the NFL, NBA, MLB, and the Premier League. You can get up to 215 live channels on your lineup, which includes coverage on RSNs and local stations, though you might have to pay extra if you want premium entertainment channels like Starz and Showtime.
Hulu with Live TV
Combining the best of streaming and cable, Hulu with Live TV pairs Hulu’s original programming like Only Murders in the Building, imports like Normal People, and licensed ABC shows like Modern Family with live TV channels like CNN, CBS, and TCM to give you an all-in-one TV package. The plans start at $77/month (with ads), but for an additional fee, you can upgrade to a bundle that removes commercials and throws in Disney+ and ESPN+ to the mix.
YouTube TV
Often dubbed as the best cordless replacement to cable, YouTube TV is a live TV streaming platform that gives you access to more than 100 channels, sporting events, local channels, unlimited DVR space, and up to three simultaneous streams. But what really gives YouTube TV its edge is customization; depending on your needs, you can easily add premium channels like HBO, sports channels like NFL Redzone, and Spanish channels like Unimas to your preferred lineup.
Fubo Elite
If you're a sports fan looking to cover all your bases, Fubo Elite has more than 256 channels and 130 live events that cover sports of all kinds, from basketball to cricket to golf. Channels include ESPN, CBS Sports Network, FS1 and FS2, beIN Sports, NFL Network, all the BIG Networks, and more. Depending on where you live, you should also have all the major local networks like ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX. Even though Fubo Elite is a notch above the basic tier, with unlimited DVR and simultaneous screens, it still notably does not have Turner channels like CNN, TNT, and TBS.
The other I Am installments are available to watch for free on Hoopla
There are currently two other documentaries part of the I Am series available to stream. You can watch I Am Patrick Swayze and I Am Heath Ledger for free on Hoopla.
Hoopla
Hoopla is a digital library that has partnered with public libraries across the country to give members free access to a multitude of films and TV shows, as well as e-books, albums, and podcasts, on-demand and on the go. It often rotates its titles, but for the most part, you'll find old classics, celebrated indies, and international films in its extensive media catalog. You can click the link to see whether your local library is a participating member.