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The Rest I Make Up

2018·Movie
1h 19min
IMDb8.4

Where to watch

PrimeKanopyOVID

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The Rest I Make Up fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and hopeful

  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The greatest playwright you've never heard of

Maria Irene Fornes is “America's Great Unknown Playwright.” When she stops writing due to dementia, a friendship with a young writer reignites her visionary creative spirit, triggering a film collaboration that picks up where the pen left off.
Biographical DramaAlzheimer's RepresentationFemale FriendshipCreative CollaborationPlaywright's StoryVisionary ArtistMemory and IdentityLate-Life Bloom

Crew

Directed by:
Michelle Memran
Produced by:
Jennifer Fox, Wendy Vanden Heuvel, Heather M. Winters
Composed by:
Max Avery Lichtenstein

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Rest I Make Up

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Where can I stream The Rest I Make Up legally?

PrimeKanopyOVID

The Rest I Make Up is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, OVID, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Rest I Make Up worth watching?

58
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 8.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Rest I Make Up?

1 h 19 min

The Rest I Make Up runs 1 h 19 min.

Is The Rest I Make Up based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Rest I Make Up in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.