Seymour: An Introduction
Seen it?2015 | 84 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for anyone who likes secrets inside secrets and music lovers. Nobody is quite who they seem. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr 24 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Ethan Hawke directs this intimate documentary portrait of classical pianist, composer, author, teacher and sage Seymour Bernstein.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ethan Hawke
- Seymour BernsteinSelf
- Ethan HawkeSelf