I Am Heath Ledger
Seen it?2017 | 90 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% 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
- Made for the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- 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 22K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Adrian Buitenhuis, Derik Murray
- Heath LedgerSelf (archive footage)
- Kate LedgerSelf
- Kim LedgerSelf
- Olivia LedgerSelf
- Ben MendelsohnSelf
- Naomi WattsSelf
- Djimon HounsouSelf
- Catherine HardwickeSelf
- Ang LeeSelf
- Christina CauchiSelf