Vito

2011·Movie
1h 33min
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

A real life story, history, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

Every revolution needs a voice

In the aftermath of Stonewall, a newly politicized Vito Russo found his voice as a gay activist and critic of LGBTQ+ representation in the media. He went on to write "The Celluloid Closet", the first book to critique Hollywood's portrayals of gays on screen. During the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, Vito became a passionate advocate for justice via the newly formed ACT UP, before his death in 1990.
LGBTQ+ HistoryActivismAIDS CrisisMedia RepresentationHistorical DocumentarySocial JusticeCharacter StudyFilm Criticism

Crew

Directed by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Vito

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Where can I stream Vito legally?

Vito is included with a subscription to OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Vito worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 8.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Vito?

1 h 33 min

Vito runs 1 h 33 min.

Is Vito based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Vito?

Critics100
Audiences86

Not quite. Critics rate Vito higher (100) than audiences (86). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Vito in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Vito?

7BECACHESFRLUUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Vito in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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