Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool
Seen it?2005 | 87 min | Documentary, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for anyone who likes learning something new. Expect to bring it up in conversation afterwards.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr 27 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Friends, family, co-stars and admirers of actor Steve McQueen talk about his life and his movie career.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mimi Freedman
- Steve McQueenSelf (archive footage)
- Chad McQueenSelf
- Neile AdamsSelf
- Barbara Minty McQueenSelf
- Robert CulpSelf
- Suzanne PleshetteSelf
- Martin LandauSelf
- Hillard ElkinsSelf
- Don GordonSelf
- David FosterSelf