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It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks

Name: It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks
Genre: Documentary, History, Crime, Drama
Released: 2008-09-17
Cast: Philippe Val, Cabu, Charb, Gérard Biard, Élisabeth Badinter

2008 | 118 min | Documentary, History, Crime, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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: Made for crime-drama fans, the curious and history buffs. If you loved O.J.: Made in America, start here.
The mood: Dark and gritty, eye-opening.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
What might put you off: It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

The murder of Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh by an Islamic extremist in 2004, followed by the publishing of twelve satirical cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammed that was commissioned for the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten, provides the incendiary framework for Daniel Leconte's provocative documentary, It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks.

How it earned its rating

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AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew

Directed by Daniel LeConte

Philippe ValSelf
CabuSelf
CharbSelf
Gérard BiardSelf
Élisabeth BadinterSelf
François HollandeSelf
François BayrouSelf
RissSelf