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Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell

2008Movie1 h 11 min

DocumentaryMusic
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes100%83%
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes100%83%

Summary

Wild Combination is a visually absorbing portrait of the seminal avant-garde composer, singer-songwriter, cellist, and disco producer Arthur Russell. Before his death in 1992, Arthur prolifically created music that spanned both pop and the transcendent possibilities of abstract art.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Directed by
Matt Wolf
Produced by
Matt Wolf, Kyle Martin, Ben Howe

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Facts

September 26, 2008 · 1 h 11 min · Drug Use

Released
September 26, 2008
Runtime
1 h 11 min
Content
Drug Use
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
13 countries

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Where can I stream Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell?

PhiloKanopyHooplaPluto TVNight Flight+FawesomeCineverseTubi TV

In the United States, Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell streams on Philo, Night Flight+, and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell okay for kids?

Drug use

Yes: its content advisories are drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.