The Bit Player
“Who would think of a flaming trumpet?”
Where to watch The Bit Player in Taiwan
The Bit Player is streaming on Curiosity Stream in Taiwan. Availability checked 6 June 2026.
About The Bit Player
The Bit Player is a 2019 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Mark Levinson, starring John Hutton, Judith Ivey and Kaliswa Brewster. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Bit Player in Taiwan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
The Bit Player tells the story of an overlooked genius, Claude Shannon (the "Father of Information Theory"), who revolutionized the world, but never lost his childlike curiosity.
Top cast
John Hutton
Claude Shannon
Judith Ivey
Betty Shannon
Kaliswa Brewster
Michelle
Andrew Pastides
Claude Shannon (young man)
Olivia Gilliatt
Norma Levor
V.J. Scarpaci
Claude Shannon (boy)
Toleeya Napolitano
Young girl neighbor
Adam Heller
Psychoanalyst
Cleve Asbury
Bell Labs Engineer
Mark Lyons
Bell Labs Engineer
Randall McNeal
Bell Labs Engineer
Andrew Patrick Nelson
Bell Labs Engineer
Michael Rose
Bell Labs Engineer
Remi Sandri
Bell Labs Engineer
Geoff Schuppert
Bell Labs Engineer
Jack Sochet
Bell Labs Engineer
Kurt Ziskie
Bell Labs Engineer
Gloria Mann
Bell Labs Secretary
Sandy York
Bell Labs Secretary
James Rutledge
IAS Mathematician
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Bit Player in Taiwan?+
In Taiwan, you can stream The Bit Player on Curiosity Stream.
Is The Bit Player on Netflix?+
The Bit Player is not on Netflix in Taiwan right now, but you can stream it on Curiosity Stream.
How long is The Bit Player?+
The Bit Player has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
Who stars in The Bit Player?+
The Bit Player stars John Hutton, Judith Ivey, Kaliswa Brewster, Andrew Pastides and Olivia Gilliatt.
When did The Bit Player come out?+
The Bit Player is a 2019 movie directed by Mark Levinson.
What genre is The Bit Player?+
The Bit Player is Documentary film.
Who directed The Bit Player?+
The Bit Player was directed by Mark Levinson.
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