"Alan Pakula: Going for Truth" encompasses the personal and professional life of Alan J. Pakula, a lauded filmmaker and extremely private man, who was unflinching in his commitment to bringing some of the most memorable movies of the last half of the 20th century to the big screen.
In the United States, Alan Pakula: Going for Truth streams on HBO Max, Philo, and Fandor, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Cineverse, Mometu, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 130 other countries.
Is Alan Pakula: Going for Truth worth watching?
77
GreatGoodWatch score
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.4).
Is Alan Pakula: Going for Truth okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Is Alan Pakula: Going for Truth plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.