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American Anarchist

2016·Movie
1h 20min
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Violence4
  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Politics, a real life story, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • World Immersion5
  • Ambiguity4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition4

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About

The story of one of the most infamous books ever written, "The Anarchist Cookbook," and the role it's played in the life of its author, now 65, who wrote it at 19 in the midst of the counterculture upheaval of the late '60s and early '70s.
Counterculture BiographyHistorical DocumentaryPolitical RadicalismRegret & ConsequenceSocial Commentary1960s NostalgiaInfamous LiteratureMoral AmbiguityIntrospective Retrospective

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream American Anarchist legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. 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 American Anarchist worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is American Anarchist rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is American Anarchist?

1 h 20 min

American Anarchist runs 1 h 20 min.

Is American Anarchist based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on American Anarchist?

Critics63
Audiences49

Not quite. Critics rate American Anarchist higher (63) than audiences (49). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is American Anarchist in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch American Anarchist?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for American Anarchist in 62 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.