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Non-Fiction

2018·Movie
1h 47min·R

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Non-Fiction fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Romance5
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and satire

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Satire & Parody7
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life, society, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue, performances, and characters

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Alain, a successful Parisian publisher struggling to adapt to the digital revolution, has major doubts about the new manuscript of Léonard, one of his long-time authors — another work of auto-fiction recycling his love affair with a minor celebrity. Selena, Alain’s wife, a famous stage actress, is of the opposite opinion.
Intellectual Comedy-DramaContemporary Parisian LifePublishing World SatireDigital Age CritiqueMarital DynamicsDialogue-DrivenCharacter StudyMeta-NarrativeWitty & Observational

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Non-Fiction

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Where can I stream Non-Fiction legally?

Non-Fiction is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, and MUBI in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Non-Fiction worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Non-Fiction rated?

RSexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Non-Fiction?

1 h 47 min

Non-Fiction runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Non-Fiction?

Critics82
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate Non-Fiction higher (82) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Non-Fiction in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Non-Fiction?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Non-Fiction in 49 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.