The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes
Taste attributes: documentarybiographycrimeslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelineargrittyenclosedfighting evilsocial commentary
"The brighter the star, the darker the truth."
Boxlist takeExpect a realistic, serious documentary, slow-burning rather than fast. Best if you like depth over escapism.
Taste details
Pace: very slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: very linear · Look: gritty · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Quality rating
6.4 /10
TMDB · 110 votes
Where to watch
Streaming data: JustWatch
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What lines up
- Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it
- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
- Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Realism: True to life, where this profile leans balanced realism
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Synopsis
This documentary explores the mystery surrounding the death of movie icon Marilyn Monroe through previously unheard interviews with her inner circle.
Synopsis: TMDB
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Details
- Genre
- Documentary
- Year
- 2022
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Empress Films
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