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The Interrupters

2011Movie2 h 9 minNR

Documentary
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic866.8Rotten Tomatoes99%82%
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic866.8Rotten Tomatoes99%82%

Summary

The Interrupters tells the moving and surprising stories of three Violence Interrupters — former gang members who try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once caused.

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  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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5 of 5

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Directed by
Steve James
Written by
Alex Kotlowitz
Produced by
Steve James, Alex Kotlowitz
Music by
Joshua Abrams

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July 29, 2011 · 2 h 9 min · NR

Released
July 29, 2011
Runtime
2 h 9 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$282,448
Available in
40 countries

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Where can I stream The Interrupters?

KanopyHooplaPBS Documentaries

In the United States, The Interrupters streams on PBS Documentaries, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Interrupters worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 86). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is The Interrupters plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.