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The Laramie Project

2002·Movie
1h 35min
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes92%80%

Where to watch

HBO Max

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The Laramie Project fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Violence4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3

World

Society, everyday modern life, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Meta Narrative9

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Everyone carries a piece of the truth.

"The Laramie Project" is set in and around Laramie, Wyoming, in the aftermath of the murder of 21-year-old Matthew Shepard. To create the stage version of "The Laramie Project," the eight-member New York-based Tectonic Theatre Project traveled to Laramie, Wyoming, recording hours of interviews with the town's citizens over a two-year period. The film adaptation dramatizes the troupe's visit, using the actual words from the transcripts to create a portrait of a town forced to confront itself.
Docu-DramaLGBTQ+ Hate CrimeCommunity ResponseSocial TolerancePolitical & EthicalDialogue-DrivenThought-ProvokingTragic Events

Crew

Directed by:
Moisés Kaufman
Written by:
Moisés Kaufman, Stephen Wangh
Produced by:
Ross Katz, Ted Hope, Declan Baldwin
Composed by:
Peter Golub

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Laramie Project

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Where can I stream The Laramie Project legally?

HBO Max

The Laramie Project is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. 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 The Laramie Project worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Laramie Project rated?

Strong languageSuicide themes

Content advisories: strong language and suicide themes.

How long is The Laramie Project?

1 h 35 min

The Laramie Project runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Laramie Project?

Critics92
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate The Laramie Project higher (92) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Laramie Project in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Laramie Project?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Laramie Project in 75 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.