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Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me

2013·Movie
1h 20min
83
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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

A real life story, everyday modern life, and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Broadway legend Elaine Stritch remains in the spotlight at eighty-seven years old. Join the uncompromising Tony and Emmy Award-winner both on and off stage in this revealing documentary. With interviews from Tina Fey, Nathan Lane, Hal Prince and others, ELAINE STRITCH: SHOOT ME blends rare archival footage and intimate cinema vérité to reach beyond Stritch’s brassy exterior, revealing a multi-dimensional portrait of a complex woman and an inspiring artist.
Biographical DocumentaryBroadway LegendCandid PortraitShowbizAgingResilienceIconic PerformerNew York City

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me legally?

Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me?

1 h 20 min

Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me runs 1 h 20 min.

Is Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me?

Critics90
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me higher (90) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me?

2CAUS

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