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The Interrupters

2011·Movie
2h 9min·NR
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic866.8Rotten Tomatoes99%82%
IMDb7.5Metacritic866.8Rotten Tomatoes99%82%

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Every City Needs Its Heroes

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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Directed by:
Steve James
Written by:
Alex Kotlowitz
Produced by:
Teddy Leifer, Steve James, Alex Kotlowitz
Composed by:
Joshua Abrams

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Where can I stream The Interrupters legally?

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You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Interrupters worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 86). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Interrupters rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Interrupters?

2 h 9 min

The Interrupters runs 2 h 9 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Interrupters?

Critics93
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate The Interrupters higher (93) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Interrupters in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Interrupters?

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