The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
A one-hour documentary on the making of Frank Zappa's bizarre 1971 comic musical. Vintage private footage from Frank's personal archives plus behind-the-scenes of the actual shooting and recording. With Ringo Starr, Theodore Bikel, Keith Moon and such songs as "Sleeping in a Jar," and "Strictly Genteel." The inside history of the first feature-length film to be shot on video in 6 days.
Top cast
Frank ZappaSelf
Tony PalmerSelf- Phyllis Smith AltenhausSelf (archive footage)
- Dick BarberSelf (archive footage)
Theodore BikelSelf- Jimmy Carl BlackSelf
- Peter BosSelf
Napoleon Murphy BrockSelf (archive footage)- Phyllis Bryn-JulsonSelf
Warren CuccurulloSelf
Pamela Des BarresSelf (archive footage)
George DukeSelf
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Not currently available on the supported providers in Canada.
Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 14 Sept 2026.