Sample This

2013·Movie
1h 25min
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic75–Rotten Tomatoes93%63%

Where to watch

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Sample This fingerprint

Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Tension3

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, show business, and pop culture

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the foundation of hip hop when DJ Herc extended its percussion by playing them back to back, creating an anthem on the streets of the Bronx.
Hip Hop HistoryMusic DocumentarySample CultureThe Incredible Bongo BandDJ HercBronxMusical InnovationCultural Impact

Crew

Directed by:
Dan Forrer
Written by:
Dan Forrer
Produced by:
Bob Burris, Tara Larsen
Composed by:
Perry Botkin Jr., Ken Sluiter

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Sample This

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sample This legally?

PrimefuboTVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TV

Sample This is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sample This worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Sample This?

1 h 25 min

Sample This runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sample This?

Critics84
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate Sample This higher (84) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Sample This in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Sample This?

6AUCAGBGGNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sample This in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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