The Diplomat

2015·Movie
1h 44min

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The Diplomat fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

A real life story, politics, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

The life and legacy of Richard Holbrooke.

The life and legacy of Richard Holbrooke, whose singular career spans fifty years of American foreign policy, is told in this documentary from Holbrooke's eldest son David.
Biographical DocumentaryAmerican Foreign PolicyPolitical HistoryInsightful PortraitHistorical FiguresLegacy & ImpactU.S. DiplomacyBehind-the-ScenesWar and Peace

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Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Diplomat

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Where can I stream The Diplomat legally?

The Diplomat is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Diplomat worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7 and Metacritic 91). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Diplomat?

1 h 44 min

The Diplomat runs 1 h 44 min.

Is The Diplomat based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Diplomat?

Critics91
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate The Diplomat higher (91) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Diplomat in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch The Diplomat?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Diplomat in 30 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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