Spielberg
Seen it?2017 | 147 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had 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. 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 2 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Susan Lacy
- Steven SpielbergSelf
- Martin ScorseseSelf
- Richard DreyfussSelf
- Francis Ford CoppolaSelf
- Tom HanksSelf
- J.J. AbramsSelf
- Leonardo DiCaprioSelf
- Cate BlanchettSelf
- Drew BarrymoreSelf
- Daniel CraigSelf