Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry

2012·Movie
1h 32min·R
IMDb7.5Metacritic817.8Rotten Tomatoes98%87%

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Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Politics, a real life story, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters and direction

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Can an artist change China?

An account of the many tribulations that Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, known for his subversive art and political activism, endured between 2008 and 2011, from his rise to world fame via the Internet to his highly publicized arrest due to his frequent and daring confrontations with the Chinese authorities.
Political DocumentaryBiographical PortraitSocial JusticeArt & ActivismCensorship & FreedomHuman Rights FocusGripping & InformativeContemporary HistoryDefiance & Resilience

Crew

Directed by:
Alison Klayman
Written by:
Colin Jones
Produced by:
Julie Goldman, Andy Cohen, Alison Klayman
Composed by:
Alison Klayman, Matt Gundy, Ilan Isakov

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry

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Where can I stream Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry legally?

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance NowPluto TVXumo Play

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry rated?

RDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry?

1 h 32 min

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry runs 1 h 32 min.

Is Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry?

Critics90
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry higher (90) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry in?

EnglishChinese

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

In how many countries can I watch Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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