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"Sr."

2022Movie1 h 30 minR

Documentary
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic787.2Rotten Tomatoes97%87%
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic787.2Rotten Tomatoes97%87%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Chris Smith
Produced by
Robert Downey Jr., Susan Downey, Kevin Ford
Music by
Kevin Ford, Keith Hodne, Kevin Senzaki

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Facts

September 2, 2022 · 1 h 30 min · R

Released
September 2, 2022
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

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Where can I stream "Sr."?

Netflix

In the United States, "Sr." streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is "Sr." worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 78). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is "Sr." okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is "Sr." plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.