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Leonard Bernstein: Larger Than Life

2016Movie52 min

Documentary
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

A hopeful, wholesome documentary movie about everyday modern life and a real life story, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

The document explores Leonard Bernstein's various facets as a conductor, a composer, a pianist and most of all a teacher and how he influenced so many people. It includes interviews of his children, former conductor students, orchestra members, collabrators and other acquintanses. - Pascal Kay

Feels like

  • Biographical Documentary
  • Classical Music
  • American Composer
  • Musical Genius
  • Inspiring Story
  • Historical Insight
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Informative & Engaging

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Georg Wübbolt

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Facts

May 27, 2016 · 52 min · Documentary

Released
May 27, 2016
Runtime
52 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
Germany, Austria

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Leonard Bernstein: Larger Than Life worth watching?"

Questions about Leonard Bernstein: Larger Than Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Leonard Bernstein: Larger Than Life worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Leonard Bernstein: Larger Than Life okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Leonard Bernstein: Larger Than Life?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Leonard Bernstein: Larger Than Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.