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Chelsea Walls

2001Movie1 h 49 minR

Drama
31
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Metacritic34–Rotten Tomatoes26%40%

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Story

This movie tells five stories set in a single day at the famed Chelsea Hotel in New York City, involving an ensemble cast of some 30-35 characters.

Feels like

  • Ensemble Drama
  • Indie Film
  • Bohemian Life
  • Character Study
  • Interwoven Stories
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • New York City Setting
  • Existential Themes
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Artistic Community

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Ethan Hawke
Written by
Nicole Burdette
Produced by
Gary Winick, Christine Vachon, Pamela Koffler
Music by
Jeff Tweedy

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Facts

September 21, 2001 · 1 h 49 min · R

Released
September 21, 2001
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Chelsea Walls worth watching?"

Questions about Chelsea Walls

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Is Chelsea Walls worth watching?

31
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 31 (IMDb 4.8, Rotten Tomatoes 26%, and Metacritic 34). Audiences rate it higher (44 out of 100) than critics (30).

Is Chelsea Walls plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Chelsea Walls good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.