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Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show

2014·Movie
1h 28min
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic686.8Rotten Tomatoes67%62%
IMDb6.7Metacritic686.8Rotten Tomatoes67%62%

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Wholesome5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Show business, everyday modern life, and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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Their Vision Is Television

“Showrunners” is the first ever feature length documentary film to explore the fascinating world of US television showrunners and the creative forces aligned around them. These are the people responsible for creating, writing and overseeing every element of production on one of the United State’s biggest exports – television drama and comedy series. Often described as the most complex job in the entertainment business, a showrunner is the chief writer / producer on a TV series and, in most instances, the show’s creator. Battling daily between art and commerce, showrunners manage every aspect of a TV show’s development and production: creative, financial and logistical.
Behind-the-Scenes DocumentaryTelevision Industry InsightCreative Writing ProcessEntertainment BusinessExecutive ProducingIn-Depth InterviewsPop Culture DynamicsArt vs Commerce

Crew

Directed by:
Des Doyle
Written by:
Des Doyle

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Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show is included with a subscription to Hoopla in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show?

1 h 28 min

Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show runs 1 h 28 min.

Is Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show?

Critics68
Audiences66

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 66 out of 100, so both groups see Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show much the same way.

What language is Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Ireland, United States.

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