"Sr."

2022·Movie

1h 30min

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About

Like father. Like son. Like no other.

A portrait of the life and career of Robert Downey Sr. (1936-2021), the visionary and fearless US filmmaker — father of actor Robert Downey Jr. — who in the sixties and seventies laid the foundations for countercultural comedy.

DNA

Genres: Biographical Drama Experimental Biographical Documentary Avant-Garde
Mood: OptimisticHumorousPlayfulInspiringIronicThought-ProvokingUnconventionalInsightful
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
Freedom Vs. ControlThe Human ConditionIdentity CrisisSelf-DiscoveryPersonal Growth
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
Overcoming RejectionFinding One's VoiceBehind-The-ScenesCreative ProcessCreative CollaborationsImpact Of ParentingCountercultural MovementAging And Reflection
Pacing: Fast-PacedUnpredictable
Narrative: Nonlinear NarrativeFlashbacksFramed StoryReverse ChronologyParallel Plotlines
Dialog: Witty BanterFast-Paced ExchangesPhilosophical DiscussionsPoetic Language
Character Types: DreamerSageHero
Humor: Crude HumorSelf-Deprecating HumorAbsurd HumorSurreal HumorIronyCultural SatireWitty BanterBlack Comedy
Time: 1970s1960s
Place: Urban CityscapeArtist StudiosFilm Sets
Cinematic Style: Fast CuttingHandheld Camera WorkHigh Contrast LightingFilm Noir AestheticsFirst-Person Perspective
Costume and Set: Modern AttireElaborate MakeupPeriod-Accurate Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Chris Smith, Kevin Ford, Chris Smith

Produced by:

Robert Downey Jr., Susan Downey, Emily Barclay Ford

Cast

Robert Downey Sr.

Self

Robert Downey Jr.

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Chris Smith

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Alan Arkin

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Sean Hayes

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Norman Lear

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Lawrence Wolf

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Kevin Ford

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Paul Thomas Anderson

Self (archive footage)

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