I'm Not There fingerprintImmersive world, strong craft.
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving and melancholic
Some sharp wit and satire
Not a comedy at heart.
A real life story, society, and history
Standout direction, performances, and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout score and cinematography
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
I'm Not There is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving and melancholic
Emotionally, it's moving, melancholic, and nostalgic.
Some sharp wit and satire
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit and satire.
A real life story, society, and history
Its world is built around a real life story, society, and history. It leaves some questions open.
Standout direction, performances, and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The direction, performances, and characters stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout score and cinematography
Look and sound: the score and cinematography stand out.
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You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.
2 h 15 min
I'm Not There runs 2 h 15 min.
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see I'm Not There much the same way.
No. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 20% of its budget.
It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United States.
+13GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for I'm Not There in 27 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for I'm Not There, including Insufferable Genius, Show Within a Show, Unreliable Narrator.
6.8
