Serious People fingerprintStrong craft, striking style, light on feelings.
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Melancholic
Some cringe comedy and satire
Not a comedy at heart.
The future, technology, and the mind
Standout characters
Functional look and sound
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Serious People is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Some cringe comedy and satire
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some cringe comedy and satire.
The future, technology, and the mind
Its world is built around the future, technology, and the mind.
Standout characters
The characters stand out.
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Overall: Similar vibe.
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: strong language.
1 h 26 min
Serious People runs 1 h 26 min.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
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5.8
