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Marie: A True Story

1985·Movie
1h 52min·PG-13
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

Criminals went free. Officials were bribed. Witnesses were threatened. The FBI couldn't stop it. One woman did.

In 1978 Tennessee, a single mother and political appointee risks her career and her life to blow the whistle on rampant corruption in the penal system.
Legal DramaWhistleblower StoryPolitical CorruptionTrue StorySingle Mother's StruggleMorally ComplexRealistic PortrayalIntense and Gripping

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Is Marie: A True Story worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Marie: A True Story rated?

PG-13Strong languageViolence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and violence.

How long is Marie: A True Story?

1 h 52 min

Marie: A True Story runs 1 h 52 min.

Is Marie: A True Story based on a true story?

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

What language is Marie: A True Story in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.