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Kurt & Courtney

1998·Movie
1h 35min·R

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Immersive world, strong craft.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Melancholic and nostalgic

  • Melancholy8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

After rocker Kurt Cobain's death, ruled a suicide, a film crew arrives in Seattle to make a documentary. Director Nick Broomfield talks to lots of people. Portraits emerge: a shy, slight Kurt, weary of touring, embarrassed by fame, hooked on heroin; an out-going Courtney, dramatic, controlling, moving from groupie to star.
Rock Star BiographyGrunge EraMusical InvestigationConspiracy TheoriesTroubled RelationshipSeattle Music SceneCelebrity CultureAddictionUntrustworthy Narrator

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Kurt & Courtney

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Where can I stream Kurt & Courtney legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kurt & Courtney worth watching?

58
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 61%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kurt & Courtney rated?

RStrong languageDrug useSuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, drug use, and suicide themes.

How long is Kurt & Courtney?

1 h 35 min

Kurt & Courtney runs 1 h 35 min.

Is Kurt & Courtney based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Kurt & Courtney?

Critics61
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate Kurt & Courtney higher (61) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Kurt & Courtney in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Kurt & Courtney?

3CAFRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kurt & Courtney in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.