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My Week with Marilyn

2011·Movie
1h 39min·PG-13

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

History, show business, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

She's worth all the trouble.

London, 1956. Genius actor and film director Laurence Olivier is about to begin the shooting of his upcoming movie, premiered in 1957 as The Prince and the Showgirl, starring Marilyn Monroe. Young Colin Clark, who dreams on having a career in movie business, manages to get a job on the set as third assistant director.
Hollywood Golden AgeMarilyn MonroeMaking-of StoryNostalgic CharmRomantic DramaBackstage IntrigueHistorical FictionCelebrity LifeBritish Cinema

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Questions about My Week with Marilyn

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Where can I stream My Week with Marilyn legally?

My Week with Marilyn is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 My Week with Marilyn worth watching?

71
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is My Week with Marilyn rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is My Week with Marilyn?

1 h 39 min

My Week with Marilyn runs 1 h 39 min.

Is My Week with Marilyn based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on My Week with Marilyn?

Critics74
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see My Week with Marilyn much the same way.

Was My Week with Marilyn a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$35 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $35 million worldwide, 5.5 times its budget.

What language is My Week with Marilyn in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch My Week with Marilyn?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for My Week with Marilyn in 62 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does My Week with Marilyn use?

Beneath the MaskBad "Bad Acting"Hair of Gold, Heart of GoldSidelong Glance BiopicNamed by the AdaptationWag the DirectorMethod ActingJerkass Has a PointMaybe Ever AfterPoke the PoodleBetty and VeronicaManic Pixie Dream Girland 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for My Week with Marilyn, including Beneath the Mask, Bad "Bad Acting", Hair of Gold, Heart of Gold.