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Irrational Man streaming

2015 Movie United States Drama, Comedy, Crime 95 min Ages 17+
By: Woody Allen With: Parker Posey, Joaquin Phoenix, Allison Gallerani, Joe Stapleton, Jamie Blackley

A new philosophy professor arrives on a small town campus near Newport, Rhode Island. His name, Abe Lucas. His reputation : bad. Abe is said to be a womanizer and an alcoholic. But what people do not know is that he is a disillusioned idealist. Since he has become aware of his inability to change the world, he has indeed been living in a state of deep nihilism and arrogant desperation. In class, he only goes through the motions and outside he drinks too much. But as far as sex is concerned, he is just a shadow of himself now: depression is not synonymous with Viagra! For all that, he can't help being attracted to one of his students, pretty and bright Jill Pollard. He enters into a relationship with her which remains platonic, even if Jill would not say no to more. The situation remains unchanged for a while until, one day, in a diner, Abe and Jill surprise a conversation that will change the course of their lives dramatically...

Filmium rating
66%

Festival Achievements

San Sebastian International Filmfestival 2015
Selections:
Pearls

Mood

Dark
Melancholic
Serious
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Woody Allen
Parker Posey
Jamie Blackley
Joaquin Phoenix
Emma Stone
Allison Gallerani
Joe Stapleton
Nancy Carroll

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Character Study
Close-Ups
Dialogue-Driven
Naturalistic Lighting
Steady Cam

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven
Linear
Philosophical

Pace

Conversational
Deliberate
Introspective
Reflective
Slow-Paced

Runtime

Runtime Around 95 Minutes

Soundtrack

Ambient Score
Subtle Music

Style

Cinematic
Comedy
Drama
Philosophical
Realistic
Slow-Paced

Time-Period

2010S

Central Conflict

Existential Crisis
Internal Struggle
Moral Ambiguity
Moral Conflict
Murder
Murder Of Judge

Characters

Chemistry Professor
Judge
Philosophy Professor
Student

Ending

Consequential
Fall Down Elevator Shaft
Romance With Jill Ends
Tragic
Tragic Ending
Unexpected

Historical Context

Contemporary 2010S

Key Plot Points

Murder Committed
Murder Suspicion
Professor Plans Murder
Romance Develops

Plot

Existential Crisis
Moral Ambiguity
Murder
Murder Plot
Philosophy Professor
Small-Town College

Setting

College Campus
New England
Small-Town
Small-Town New England

Shooting Location

Newport Rhode Island

Theme

Death
Existentialism
Moral Ambiguity
Redemption
Search For Meaning

Genre

Comedy
Crime
Drama
Mystery

Audiences

Adults
Art-House Viewers
Philosophy Enthusiasts
Woody Allen Fans

Titles

Irrational Man

Reception

Box Office $27.4M
Critically Divisive
Festival Premiere
Mixed Reviews
Modest Box Office

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2015
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