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21 Years: Richard Linklater

2014Movie1 h 19 minNR

Documentary
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic514.9Rotten Tomatoes40%56%

A nostalgic documentary movie about a real life story and show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Eighteen films. One legend.

A journey through the professional life of innovative film director Richard Linklater: 21 years creating films, carving his signature in pop culture; an analysis of his style and motivations, through the funny and moving testimonies of close friends and collaborators, actors and other filmmakers.

Feels like

  • Filmmaker Portrait
  • Indie Cinema History
  • Nostalgic Reflection
  • Behind-the-Scenes Insight
  • Dialogue-Driven Documentary
  • Celebration of Craft
  • Cultural Time Capsule
  • Intimate & Conversational

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Michael Dunaway, Tara Wood
Produced by
Michael Dunaway, Tara Wood, Melanie Miller
Music by
Graham Reynolds

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 7, 2014 · 1 h 19 min · NR

Released
November 7, 2014
Runtime
1 h 19 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
12 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream 21 Years: Richard Linklater?"

Questions about 21 Years: Richard Linklater

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Where can I stream 21 Years: Richard Linklater?

Plex

In the United States, 21 Years: Richard Linklater is free with ads on Plex. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is 21 Years: Richard Linklater worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 51). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (46).

Is 21 Years: Richard Linklater okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching 21 Years: Richard Linklater?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is 21 Years: Richard Linklater plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.