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Mank

2020·Movie
2h 12min·R
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic796.5Rotten Tomatoes83%63%
IMDb6.8Metacritic796.5Rotten Tomatoes83%63%

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Immersive world, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle6
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

  • Nostalgia9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History, show business, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization8

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About

1930s Hollywood is reevaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane.
Hollywood's Golden AgeBiographical DramaOrson WellesCitizen KaneAlcoholismSocial CommentaryBlack and White CinematographyShowbiz1930s

Crew

Directed by:
David Fincher, Richard Goodwin, Sharron Reynolds-Enriquez
Written by:
Jack Fincher
Produced by:
Eric Roth, Douglas Urbanski, Ceán Chaffin
Composed by:
Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Coya Elliott

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Mank

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mank legally?

Netflix

Mank is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mank worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 79). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mank rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is Mank?

2 h 12 min

Mank runs 2 h 12 min.

Is Mank based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Mank?

Critics81
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate Mank higher (81) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Mank a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$122,252

No. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $122,252 worldwide, 0% of its budget.

What language is Mank in?

EnglishGermanLatin

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

In how many countries can I watch Mank?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mank in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mank use?

Five-Second ForeshadowingFanservice ExtraIt Will Never Catch OnInnocently InsensitiveHates the Job, Loves the Limelight"The Reason You Suck" SpeechReal-Person CameoWorthy OpponentPractically Different GenerationsHidden DepthsAnachronic Order"Where Are They Now?" Epilogueand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for Mank, including Five-Second Foreshadowing, Fanservice Extra, It Will Never Catch On.