Katy Perry: Part of Me
Seen it?2012 | 93 min | Documentary, Music
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious. If you loved Miss Americana or One Direction: This Is Us, start here.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Giving fans unprecedented access to the real life of the music sensation, Katy Perry: Part of Me exposes the hard work, dedication and phenomenal talent of a girl who remained true to herself and her vision in order to achieve her dreams. Featuring rare behind-the-scenes interviews, personal moments between Katy and her friends, and all-access footage of rehearsals, choreography, Katy’s signature style and more, Katy Perry: Part of Me reveals the singer’s unwavering belief that if you can be yourself, then you can be anything.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$33 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 33K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz
- Katy PerrySelf
- Shannon WoodwardSelf
- Rachael MarkarianSelf
- Mia MorettiSelf
- Glen BallardSelf
- Adam MarcelloSelf
- Casey HooperSelf
- Patrick MateraSelf
- Max HartSelf
- KeshaSelf