Arthur Miller: Writer

Arthur Miller: Writer

An intimate portrait of a singular man

Directed by Rebecca Miller

Produced by HBO, HBO Documentary Films

2017101 min7.1 / 10

An intimate documentary portrait of Arthur Miller's life and artistic legacy, told through his daughter's perspective and archival materials, balancing his creative achievements with personal complexity.

One of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century, Arthur Miller created such celebrated works as Death of a Salesman and The Crucible, which continue to move audiences around the world today. He also made headlines for being targeted by the House Un-American Activities Committee at the height of the McCarthy Era and entering into a tumultuous marriage with Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe. Told from the unique perspective of his daughter, filmmaker Rebecca Miller, Arthur Miller: Writer is an illuminating portrait that combines interviews spanning decades and a wealth of personal archival material, and provides new insights into Miller’s life as an artist and exploring his character in all its complexity.

Questions people ask

  • Is Arthur Miller: Writer violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Arthur Miller: Writer easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Arthur Miller: Writer sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Arthur Miller: Writer scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does Arthur Miller: Writer end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

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61/ 100

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity60

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Surprise52

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Love72

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