Flannery

2019Movie1 h 37 min

60
DecentGoodWatch score
60
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Explore the life of Flannery O’Connor whose provocative fiction was unlike anything published before. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, newly discovered journals, and interviews with Mary Karr, Tommy Lee Jones, Hilton Als, and more.

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  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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October 25, 2019 · 1 h 37 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 25, 2019
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
32 countries

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Where can I stream Flannery?

In the United States, Flannery streams on PBS Documentaries, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Flannery worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (80 out of 100) than critics (62).

Is Flannery okay for kids?

Disturbing imagery

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

Is Flannery plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.