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Poster for Ruhr

2009 | 122 min | Documentary

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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
If you count yourself among the curious, this one's for you. You'll come away knowing something you didn't.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Well paced for a documentary, at 2 hr 2 min.
What might put you off
Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

Seven entirely static shots make up James Benning's quiet reflection on existence in the Ruhr Valley.

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 powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 491 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by James Benning