Barely. Less frightening than 76% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Barely. Less violent than 76% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Somewhat. More sad than 70% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does $9.99 end with hope?

Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is $9.99 easy watching?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

$9.99

Name: $9.99
Genre: Animation, Drama
Released: 2009
Duration: 78 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Geoffrey Rush, Anthony LaPaglia, Samuel Johnson, Ben Mendelsohn, Barry Otto

Joy. Sorrow. Desire. Love. Pain. Fear. Lust. Redemption. Want to know the Meaning of Life? It'll cost you only...

Directed by Tatia Rosenthal

Produced by Lama Films, Australian Film Finance Corporation

200978 min5.9 / 10

A darkly philosophical animated fable that uses the absurdist premise of a $9.99 booklet promising life's meaning to explore existential longing, desire, and the human search for purpose.

Have you ever wondered "What is the meaning of life? Why do we exist?" The answer to this vexing question is now within your reach! You'll find it in a small yet amazing booklet, which will explain, in easy to follow, simple terms your reason for being! The booklet, printed on the finest paper, contains illuminating, exquisite colour pictures, and could be yours for a mere $9.99.

Clusters

Philosophical Life Reflections Funny Movies About Life's Meaning Genuine Wonder, Playful Doubt Animation Styles And Formats Strong Female Characters

Genres

Animation Drama

Keywords

Adult Animation Woman Director

Questions people ask

Is $9.99 scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is $9.99 violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is $9.99 sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Does $9.99 end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is $9.99 easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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