By Sidney Lumet

2015·Movie
1h 43min
IMDb7.2Metacritic66–Rotten Tomatoes83%75%

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By Sidney Lumet fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

  • Nostalgia8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction and dialogue

  • Meta Narrative10
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

An analysis of director Sidney Lumet's work (12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Before The Devil Knows You're Dead) in his own words, based on a five-day interview recorded shortly before his death.
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Crew

Directed by:
Nancy Buirski
Written by:
Nancy Buirski
Produced by:
Brett Ratner, Joshua A. Green, Michael Kantor

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about By Sidney Lumet

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Where can I stream By Sidney Lumet legally?

PrimeKanopyHooplaAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

By Sidney Lumet is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is By Sidney Lumet worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is By Sidney Lumet?

1 h 43 min

By Sidney Lumet runs 1 h 43 min.

Is By Sidney Lumet based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on By Sidney Lumet?

Critics75
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see By Sidney Lumet much the same way.

What language is By Sidney Lumet in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch By Sidney Lumet?

2CAUS

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