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What Happened to Kerouac?

1986·Movie
1h 36min
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–76%
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–76%

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What Happened to Kerouac? fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

A real life story, history, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

An investigation of the king of the Beat Generation.
Beat GenerationLiterary IconCountercultureBiographical DocumentaryNostalgicSocial CommentaryAmerican LiteratureHistorical Context

Crew

Directed by:
Lewis MacAdams, Richard Lerner
Produced by:
Nathaniel Dorsky, Malcolm Hart, Lewis MacAdams
Composed by:
Jim Nisbet

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream What Happened to Kerouac? legally?

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Is What Happened to Kerouac? worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is What Happened to Kerouac??

1 h 36 min

What Happened to Kerouac? runs 1 h 36 min.

Is What Happened to Kerouac? based on a true story?

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

What language is What Happened to Kerouac? in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch What Happened to Kerouac??

2CAUS

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