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The Lady Bird Diaries

2023Movie1 h 40 min

DocumentaryHistory
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic82–Rotten Tomatoes100%85%

A moving, nostalgic documentary movie about history and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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From award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porter comes "The Lady Bird Diaries," a groundbreaking all-archival documentary film about Lady Bird Johnson, one of the most influential and least understood First Ladies. The feature film looks at the 123 hours of personal and revealing audio diaries that Lady Bird recorded during her husband’s administration. The film reveals Lady Bird as an astute observer of character and culture and a savvy political strategist. It recasts her crucial role in LBJ’s presidency and brings viewers behind the scenes of one of the most tumultuous and consequential periods in modern American history.

Feels like

  • Historical Insight
  • First Ladies
  • American History
  • Political Strategy
  • Behind-the-Scenes
  • Archival Footage
  • Audio Diaries
  • LBJ Presidency
  • Documentary

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Directed by
Dawn Porter
Produced by
Dawn Porter, Kip Reynolds

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November 3, 2023 · 1 h 40 min · Documentary, History

Released
November 3, 2023
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
Documentary, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
34 countries

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Where can I stream The Lady Bird Diaries?

Hulu

In the United States, The Lady Bird Diaries streams on Hulu. It also streams in 33 other countries.

Is The Lady Bird Diaries worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 82). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is The Lady Bird Diaries okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Lady Bird Diaries plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.