Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
Seen it?2017 | 205 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. 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
- Made for the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 3 hr 25 min.
A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 91 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$198K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frederick Wiseman
- Richard DawkinsSelf
- Elvis CostelloSelf
- Patti SmithSelf
- Ta-Nehisi CoatesSelf
- Edmund de WaalSelf