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Super 8½

1994Movie1 h 39 min

58
DecentGoodWatch score
58
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

A down-on-his-luck adult film star sees a chance to make a comeback via a lesbian documentary film-maker, but she is exploiting him to get financial backing for her pet project.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

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  • You're watching with family

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Directed by
Bruce LaBruce
Written by
Bruce LaBruce

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Facts

June 11, 1994 · 1 h 39 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
June 11, 1994
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, Germany, United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Asshole Victim, Mood Whiplash, You Look Familiar +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Super 8½ worth watching?"

Questions about Super 8½

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Super 8½ worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 5.7).

Will Super 8½ make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and cringe comedy (7 of 10).

Is Super 8½ plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Super 8½ use?

Asshole VictimMood WhiplashYou Look FamiliarShoot the Fuel TankHolding HandsDefrosting Ice QueenHeroic SacrificeCatchphraseDogged Nice GuyTotally RadicalDressing as the EnemyTrauma Swingand 174 more

TV Tropes lists 186 tropes for it, including Asshole Victim, Mood Whiplash, and You Look Familiar.