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Brief Interviews with Hideous Men

2009Movie1 h 20 minNR

ComedyDrama
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic447.0Rotten Tomatoes40%32%

An open-ended, philosophical comedy movie about the mind and society, with standout dialogue and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

After her boyfriend mysteriously leaves her with little explanation, a doctoral candidate in anthropology at a prestigious East Coast university is left looking for answers as to what went wrong.

Feels like

  • Experimental Drama
  • Philosophical Exploration
  • Intense Dialogue
  • Masculinity Critique
  • Psychological Study
  • Abstract Narrative
  • Thought-Provoking
  • David Foster Wallace
  • Character Monologues
  • Deconstructed Relationships

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
John Krasinski
Written by
David Foster Wallace
Produced by
John Krasinski, Yael Melamede, Eva Kolodner
Music by
Billy Mohler, Nate Wood, Adam Benjamin

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Facts

September 25, 2009 · 1 h 20 min · NR

Released
September 25, 2009
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$33,745
Available in
25 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Brief Interviews with Hideous Men?"

Questions about Brief Interviews with Hideous Men

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Brief Interviews with Hideous Men?

PhiloAMC+

In the United States, Brief Interviews with Hideous Men streams on Philo and AMC+. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Brief Interviews with Hideous Men worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 44). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (42).

Will Brief Interviews with Hideous Men make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and cringe comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Brief Interviews with Hideous Men?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 9 for ambiguity.