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Lee

2024·Movie
1h 57min·R

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What's your score?

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Lee fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle5
  • Violence5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

A real life story, history, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Some wounds you cannot see.

The true story of photographer Elizabeth "Lee" Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II.
Biographical DramaWar Correspondent StoryHistorical PortraitPowerful Female LeadUnflinching RealismPhotography & ArtWWII PerspectiveIntense Character StudySocietal Constraints

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Lee

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lee legally?

Lee is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Lee worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lee rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Lee?

1 h 57 min

Lee runs 1 h 57 min.

Is Lee based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Lee?

Critics65
Audiences73

Not quite. Audiences rate Lee higher (73) than critics (65). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Lee in?

EnglishFrench

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

In how many countries can I watch Lee?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lee in 96 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lee use?

Freakier Than FictionSweet Polly Oliver"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueShown Their WorkHigh-Powered Career WomanMs. FanserviceThe Not-Love InterestBrick JokeO.O.C. Is Serious BusinessGilligan CutStock FootageWar Is Helland 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Lee, including Freakier Than Fiction, Sweet Polly Oliver, "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue.