Name: Deaf President Now!
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2025-01-28
Duration: 1 h 41 min
Cast: I. King Jordan, Jerry Covell, Bridgetta Bourne-Firl, Tim Rarus, Greg Hlibok

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Directed by: Davis Guggenheim, Nyle DiMarco
Produced by: Davis Guggenheim, Amanda Rohlke, Nyle DiMarco
Music by: Marco Beltrami, Buck Sanders

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January 28, 2025 · 1 h 41 min · R

Released: January 28, 2025
Runtime: 1 h 41 min
Age rating: R
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 86 countries

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Where can I stream Deaf President Now!?

Apple TV

In the United States, Deaf President Now! streams on Apple TV. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Deaf President Now! worth watching?

84

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 82). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is Deaf President Now! okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Deaf President Now!?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is Deaf President Now! plot-driven or character-driven?

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