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Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus

2006·Movie
2h 2min·R
57
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Immersive world, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Romance6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Dark Humor3

World

A real life story, show business, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

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About

A love story.

In 1958 New York Diane Arbus is a housewife and mother who works as an assistant to her husband, a photographer employed by her wealthy parents. Respectable though her life is, she cannot help but feel uncomfortable in her privileged world. One night, a new neighbor catches Diane's eye, and the enigmatic man inspires her to set forth on the path to discovering her own artistry.
Biographical DramaPhotographic ArtCreative AwakeningSurreal Romance1950s New YorkTaboo Subject MatterPsychological ExplorationArtistic Identity

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus rated?

RNuditySexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus?

2 h 2 min

Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus runs 2 h 2 min.

Is Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus?

Critics50
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus higher (67) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus a box office hit?

Budget$17 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $17 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 14% of its budget.

What language is Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus?

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What tropes does Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus use?

Pretty in MinkLove at First SightTrue Art Is Angsty

TV Tropes lists 3 storytelling tropes for Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus, including Pretty in Mink, Love at First Sight, True Art Is Angsty.