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Stories We Tell

2012·Movie
1h 49min·PG-13
84
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A , documentary: , but gripping, .

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Canadian actress and filmmaker Sarah Polley investigates certain secrets related to her mother, interviewing a group of family members and friends whose reliability varies depending on their implication in the events, which are remembered in different ways; so a trail of questions remains to be answered, because memory is always changing and the discovery of truth often depends on who is telling the tale.
Family SecretsMemory and TruthPersonal DocumentaryIntimate InvestigationSubjective StorytellingComplex RelationshipsCanadian CinemaEmotional JourneyFilmmaking as Inquiry

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Where can I stream Stories We Tell?

In the United States, Stories We Tell streams on Lionsgate+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Stories We Tell worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 91). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is Stories We Tell okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Stories We Tell?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for meta narrative and 8 for complexity.

Is Stories We Tell plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.