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Algren

2021Movie1 h 25 min

Documentary
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes100%–
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes100%–

Summary

Algren will spotlight the hard-knock life and authentic creative legacy of one of the most underrated writers of the twentieth century, Nelson Algren. Algren's brutally honest portrayal of the American underclass and his hard-nosed lifestyle became his pathway to compassion.

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  • Date night
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  • Teens

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10 of 10

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Directed by
Michael Caplan
Written by
Drew Hall, Nelson Algren, Michael Caplan
Music by
Wayne Kramer

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October 21, 2021 · 1 h 25 min · Documentary

Released
October 21, 2021
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

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Where can I stream Algren?

KanopyOVID

In the United States, Algren streams on OVID, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Algren worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is Algren plot-driven or character-driven?

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