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Margie & Scott

2022Movie1 h 31 min

83
GreatGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, relentlessly bleak documentary movie about everyday modern life and a real life story.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

A documentary exploring the lives of two down and out alcoholic strangers living in a Florida motel room together. Both deal with relationship traumas and regrets.

Feels like

  • Gritty Documentary Realism
  • Addiction and Recovery
  • Uncomfortable Intimacy
  • Florida Low-Life Aesthetic
  • Psychological Trauma
  • Raw Character Study
  • Depressing but Human
  • Cringe-Inducing Authenticity

Cast

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Directed by
Dan Bell

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Facts

July 11, 2022 · 1 h 31 min · Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery

Released
July 11, 2022
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Margie & Scott worth watching?"

Questions about Margie & Scott

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Margie & Scott worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Margie & Scott plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Margie & Scott?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.