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Poster for Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus

Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus

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2006 | 122 min | Drama, History

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (32% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, 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 history buffs. If you loved Selena or Gorillas in the Mist, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 2 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

In 1958 New York Diane Arbus is a housewife and mother who works as an assistant to her husband, a photographer employed by her wealthy parents. Respectable though her life is, she cannot help but feel uncomfortable in her privileged world. One night, a new neighbor catches Diane's eye, and the enigmatic man inspires her to set forth on the path to discovering her own artistry.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    32% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide on a $17 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 30K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Steven Shainberg

  • Nicole KidmanDiane Arbus
  • Robert Downey Jr.Lionel Sweeney
  • Ty BurrellAllan Arbus
  • Harris YulinDavid Nemerov
  • Jane AlexanderGertrude Nemerov
  • Emmy ClarkeGrace Arbus
  • Genevieve McCarthySophie Arbus
  • Boris McGiverJack Henry
  • Marceline HugotTippa Henry
  • Mary DuffyAlthea