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Fahrenheit 9/11

2004·Movie
2h 3min·R
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic676.9Rotten Tomatoes82%70%
IMDb7.5Metacritic676.9Rotten Tomatoes82%70%

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Fahrenheit 9/11 fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some satire and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor6

World

Politics, society, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

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Controversy... what controversy?

Michael Moore's view on how the Bush administration allegedly used the tragic events on 9/11 to push forward its agenda for unjust wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Political DocumentaryAnti-War CritiqueInvestigative JournalismControversialPost-9/11 AmericaSocial CommentaryMichael Moore StyleRhetorical FilmHistorical Analysis

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Moore
Written by:
Michael Moore, Michael Moore
Produced by:
Harvey Weinstein, Michael Moore, Bob Weinstein
Composed by:
Gary Rizzo, Gary Rizzo, Arvo Pärt

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Fahrenheit 9/11

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fahrenheit 9/11 legally?

The RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVDarkroomTubi TV

Fahrenheit 9/11 is included with a subscription to Darkroom 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 Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fahrenheit 9/11 worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fahrenheit 9/11 rated?

RStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How long is Fahrenheit 9/11?

2 h 3 min

Fahrenheit 9/11 runs 2 h 3 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fahrenheit 9/11?

Critics75
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see Fahrenheit 9/11 much the same way.

Was Fahrenheit 9/11 a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$222 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $222 million worldwide, 37.1 times its budget.

What language is Fahrenheit 9/11 in?

EnglishPersian

It was made in English, with some Persian. Produced in Italy, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Fahrenheit 9/11?

7ATCACHDEFRNLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fahrenheit 9/11 in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fahrenheit 9/11 use?

War Is GloriousSpoofed with Their Own WordsMedia ScaremongeringBig Brother Is WatchingGondor Calls for AidWrongfully AttributedSound-Only DeathManipulative EditingLiterary Allusion TitleNational StereotypesDigital Piracy Is Okay

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Fahrenheit 9/11, including War Is Glorious, Spoofed with Their Own Words, Media Scaremongering.