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The Statue of Liberty

1985·Movie
1h 0min·G
70
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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace2
  • Tension1

Heart

Uplifting and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness9
  • Nostalgia9
  • Wonder9

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout editing and score

  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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For more than 100 years, the Statue of Liberty has been a symbol of hope and refuge for generations of immigrants. In this lyrical, compelling and provocative portrait of the statue, Ken Burns explores both the history of America’s premier symbol and the meaning of liberty itself. Featuring rare archival photographs, paintings and drawings, readings from actual diaries, letters and newspapers of the day, the fascinating story of this universally admired monument is told. In interviews with Americans from all walks of life, including former New York governor Mario Cuomo, the late congresswoman Barbara Jordan and the late writers James Baldwin and Jerzy Kosinski, The Statue of Liberty examines the nature of liberty and the significance of the statue to American life. Nominated for both the Academy Award ® and the Emmy Award ®, The Statue of Liberty received the prestigious CINE Golden Eagle, the Christopher Award and the Blue Ribbon at the American Film Festival.
Ken Burns Documentary StyleAmerican Historical ArchiveSymbolic PatriotismEducational & InformativeLyrical Visual StorytellingImmigration NarrativePhilosophical Reflection on LibertyNostalgic Archival FootageInspirational Tone

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Statue of Liberty

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Where can I stream The Statue of Liberty legally?

The Statue of Liberty is included with a subscription to History Vault, WETA+, and TPT in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Statue of Liberty worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Statue of Liberty rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The Statue of Liberty?

1 h 0 min

The Statue of Liberty runs 1 h 0 min.

What language is The Statue of Liberty in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Statue of Liberty?

6AUCAGBGGNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Statue of Liberty in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Statue of Liberty use?

BookendsDated HistoryEarly-Installment WeirdnessImmigrant PatriotismThe Ken Burns EffectTalking HeadsShout-OutTitle ConfusionNarratorUndercrankStock Footage

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for The Statue of Liberty, including Bookends, Dated History, Early-Installment Weirdness.