The Idolmaker
1980·Movie
·1h 57min·PG·
6.9
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He's got the look... He's got the talent... He's got the Idolmaker... He's got it all!
Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.
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Questions about The Idolmaker
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Idolmaker worth watching?
61
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is The Idolmaker rated?
PG
It's rated PG in the United States.
How long is The Idolmaker?
1 h 57 min
The Idolmaker runs 1 h 57 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Idolmaker?
Critics61
Audiences69
Not quite. Audiences rate The Idolmaker higher (69) than critics (61). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
What language is The Idolmaker in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
What tropes does The Idolmaker use?
High-School DanceNo Celebrities Were HarmedPerformance AnxietyHollywood Hype MachineWaving Signs AroundGroupie BrigadeSaw It in a Movie OnceAttempted RapeContractual PurityFlowers of Romance
TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for The Idolmaker, including High-School Dance, No Celebrities Were Harmed, Performance Anxiety.