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Bright Leaves

2004·Movie
1h 48min
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic79–Rotten Tomatoes85%72%
IMDb7.1Metacritic79–Rotten Tomatoes85%72%

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Ross McElwee travels through the North Carolina tobacco belt in search of the ancient southern traditions associated with tobacco growing and use, while comparing his filmmaking to commercial cinema, represented by Bright Leaf, a melodrama directed by Michael Curtiz in 1950, starring Gary Cooper, apparently based on the life of his great-grandfather.
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Directed by:
Ross McElwee
Written by:
Ross McElwee
Produced by:
Ross McElwee, Linda Morgenstern, Mark Meatto
Composed by:
Richard Bock

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Where can I stream Bright Leaves legally?

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Bright Leaves is included with a subscription to Philo and OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Cineverse. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bright Leaves worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 79). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Bright Leaves?

1 h 48 min

Bright Leaves runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bright Leaves?

Critics82
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Bright Leaves higher (82) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Bright Leaves in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bright Leaves?

3CAFRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bright Leaves in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.