The Documentary fingerprintHigh energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.
Nerve-racking and scary
Emotionally reserved
Serious throughout
Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime
Solid, not remarkable
Functional look and sound
Nerve-racking and scary
The Documentary is nerve-racking and scary.
Emotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
Serious throughout
Expect almost no humor.
Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime
Its world is built around everyday modern life, the mind, and crime.
Solid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 4.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
1 h 22 min
The Documentary runs 1 h 22 min.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
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