Name: Skyscraper
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1959-11-11
Duration: 22 min

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Directed by: Shirley Clarke, Willard Van Dyke, D. A. Pennebaker
Written by: John White
Produced by: Shirley Clarke, Willard Van Dyke, Irving Jacoby
Music by: Teo Macero

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November 11, 1959 · 22 min · Documentary

Released: November 11, 1959
Runtime: 22 min
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 2 countries

Tropes

Greater-Scope Villain, We Used to Be Friends, Hanging by the Fingers +9

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Where can I stream Skyscraper?

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In the United States, Skyscraper streams on Criterion. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Skyscraper worth watching?

71

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Skyscraper okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Skyscraper?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Skyscraper use?

Greater-Scope VillainWe Used to Be FriendsHanging by the FingersDidn't Think This ThroughArcologyExtremely Short TimespanThe CavalryRed HerringHollywood HackingEven Evil Has StandardsBad BossChekhov's Gunand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 tropes for it, including Greater-Scope Villain, We Used to Be Friends, and Hanging by the Fingers.

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