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Seymour: An Introduction

2015Movie1 h 24 min

Documentary
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic838.7Rotten Tomatoes100%79%

A heartwarming, uplifting documentary movie about a real life story and faith and meaning, with standout score and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Play life more beautifully

Ethan Hawke directs this intimate documentary portrait of classical pianist, composer, author, teacher and sage Seymour Bernstein.

Feels like

  • Intimate Documentary Portrait
  • Classical Piano Pedagogy
  • Spiritual & Philosophical Reflection
  • Ethan Hawke Directorial Debut
  • Heartwarming Mentorship
  • Music as Life Force
  • Contemplative & Serene
  • Legacy of Seymour Bernstein

Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Ethan Hawke
Produced by
Ryan Hawke, Greg Loser, Heather Smith

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Facts

March 13, 2015 · 1 h 24 min · Documentary

Released
March 13, 2015
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
16 countries

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Where can I stream Seymour: An Introduction?

PhiloAMC+The RokuKanopySundance NowPlexIFC Films UnlimitedTubi TV

In the United States, Seymour: An Introduction streams on Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, and IFC Films Unlimited, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Seymour: An Introduction worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (80).

Is Seymour: An Introduction okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Seymour: An Introduction plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Seymour: An Introduction?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.