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Pollock

2000·Movie
2h 12min·R
74
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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

A real life story, history, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

A true portrait of life and art.

In August of 1949, Life Magazine ran a banner headline that begged the question: "Jackson Pollock: Is he the greatest living painter in the United States?" The film is a look back into the life of an extraordinary man, a man who has fittingly been called "an artist dedicated to concealment, a celebrity who nobody knew." As he struggled with self-doubt, engaging in a lonely tug-of-war between needing to express himself and wanting to shut the world out, Pollock began a downward spiral.
Biographical DramaAbstract ExpressionismTroubled GeniusArtist's StruggleMelancholy TonePsychological PortraitHistorical SettingComplex Character

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Pollock legally?

Pollock is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Pollock worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Pollock rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Pollock?

2 h 12 min

Pollock runs 2 h 12 min.

Is Pollock based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Pollock?

Critics78
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 78 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Pollock much the same way.

Was Pollock a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$11 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is Pollock in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Pollock?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Pollock in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Pollock use?

BiopicBroken AceDowner EndingFatal FlawHappily Ever BeforeThe Mentally DisturbedPrecision F-StrikeOne-Word Title

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for Pollock, including Biopic, Broken Ace, Downer Ending.