An Unreasonable Man
Seen it?2007 | 122 min | Documentary
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Critics loved it (92% 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
- Best for anyone who loves backroom deals and speeches and anyone who likes knowing it really happened. Power and ambition drive every scene. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 2 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
An Unreasonable Man is a 2006 documentary film that traces the life and career of political activist Ralph Nader, the founder of modern consumer protection. The film examines Nader's advocacy for auto safety features, such as federally mandated seat belts and air bags, as well as his rise to national prominence following an invasion of privacy lawsuit against General Motors.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
- 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 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Steve Skrovan, Henriette Mantel
- Ralph NaderSelf