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The Real Linda Lovelace

2001Movie53 min

DocumentaryTV Movie
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

A deeply moving, relentlessly bleak documentary movie about a real life story and the mind.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Story

Takes a look at the rise and fall of Linda Lovelace, the first major porn star.

Feels like

  • Biographical Documentary
  • Adult Industry History
  • Social Critique
  • Tragic Story
  • Psychological Examination
  • Exploitation Themes
  • Historical Context
  • Unflinching Look
  • Controversial Figure

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Andrew Abbott, Russell Leven
Written by
Mark Kermode
Produced by
Andrew Abbott, Russell Leven
Music by
Duncan Moore

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 1, 2001 · 53 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 1, 2001
Runtime
53 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, TV Movie
Original language
English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Real Linda Lovelace worth watching?"

Questions about The Real Linda Lovelace

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Real Linda Lovelace worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6.2).

Will I feel good after watching The Real Linda Lovelace?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Real Linda Lovelace plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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