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All That Jazz

1979·Movie
2h 3min·R

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All That Jazz fingerprint

Stunning style, high energy.

Energy

Spectacular and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Some satire and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor6

World

A real life story, show business, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing9
  • Music Composition9

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About

All that work. All that glitter. All that pain. All that love. All that crazy rhythm.

Joe Gideon is at the top of the heap, one of the most successful directors and choreographers in musical theater. But he can feel his world slowly collapsing around him - his obsession with work has almost destroyed his personal life, and only his bottles of pills keep him going.
Showbiz BiographyMusicalAutobiographicalExistential CrisisVisual SpectacleDark HumorMeta-NarrativeSelf-Destructive Genius

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about All That Jazz

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Where can I stream All That Jazz legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is All That Jazz worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is All That Jazz rated?

RNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is All That Jazz?

2 h 3 min

All That Jazz runs 2 h 3 min.

Is All That Jazz based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on All That Jazz?

Critics80
Audiences82

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 82 out of 100, so both groups see All That Jazz much the same way.

Was All That Jazz a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$38 million

Yes. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $38 million worldwide, 3.2 times its budget.

What language is All That Jazz in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch All That Jazz?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for All That Jazz in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does All That Jazz use?

Author AvatarSelf-DeprecationChess with DeathHollywood Heart AttackMating DanceMorning RoutineThe Musical MusicalAmicable ExesDream BalletSliding Scale of Idealism Versus CynicismJukebox MusicalWhole-Plot Referenceand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for All That Jazz, including Author Avatar, Self-Deprecation, Chess with Death.