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Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell

2021Movie1 h 37 minR

DocumentaryMusic
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic627.3Rotten Tomatoes78%81%

A nostalgic, melancholic documentary movie about a real life story and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Every legend has an origin story.

Christopher Wallace, AKA The Notorious B.I.G., remains one of Hip-Hop’s icons, renowned for his distinctive flow and autobiographical lyrics. This documentary celebrates his life via rare behind-the-scenes footage and the testimonies of his closest friends and family.

Feels like

  • Hip-Hop Icon
  • Behind-the-Scenes
  • Rare Footage
  • Personal Testimonies
  • Cultural Impact
  • Biographical Documentary
  • Music History
  • Nostalgic Retrospective
  • Inspirational Story

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Emmett Malloy
Produced by
Sean Combs, Brendan Malloy, Emmett Malloy
Music by
Adam Peters

Everyone

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Facts

March 1, 2021 · 1 h 37 min · R

Released
March 1, 2021
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

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Questions about Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell

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Where can I stream Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell?

Netflix

In the United States, Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 62).

Is Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.