Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions
Seen it?2020 | 106 min | Music, Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had 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. If you loved Miss Americana or This Is It, start here. 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 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An intimate concert film, in which Taylor Swift performs each song from her album 'folklore' in order, as she reveals the meaning and the stories behind all 17 tracks for the very first time.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
8.4 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 143K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Taylor Swift
- Taylor SwiftSelf
- Jack AntonoffSelf
- Aaron DessnerSelf
- Justin VernonSelf