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Hitsville: The Making of Motown

2019·Movie
1h 53min
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

A real life story, show business, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

The soul of a city. The rhythm of a nation.

The remarkable story of the legendary Motown Records is told through exclusive interviews with the label’s visionary founder, Berry Gordy, and many of its superstar artists and creative figures, as well as rare performances and behind-the-scenes footage unearthed from Motown’s vaults and Gordy’s personal archives.
Motown HistoryMusical LegacyBehind-the-ScenesArchival FootageBerry GordyPop Music HistorySoul MusicCultural ImpactInterviews

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Hitsville: The Making of Motown

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Where can I stream Hitsville: The Making of Motown legally?

Hitsville: The Making of Motown is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, and Paramount+ with Showtime in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hitsville: The Making of Motown worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100 (IMDb 7.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Hitsville: The Making of Motown?

1 h 53 min

Hitsville: The Making of Motown runs 1 h 53 min.

Is Hitsville: The Making of Motown based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Hitsville: The Making of Motown?

Critics100
Audiences82

Not quite. Critics rate Hitsville: The Making of Motown higher (100) than audiences (82). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Hitsville: The Making of Motown in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Hitsville: The Making of Motown?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hitsville: The Making of Motown in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.