Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days

Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days

Directed by Patty Ivins

Produced by Prometheus Entertainment, Van Ness Films

2001117 min6.8 / 10

A documentary excavation of Marilyn Monroe's final days and unfinished film, blending archival material and reconstruction to examine a tragic life's closing chapter.

Marilyn Monroe's final project, "Something's Got to Give", has become one of the most talked about unfinished films in history. The story of the film and Marilyn's last days were seemingly lost… until now. Through interviews, never-before-seen footage and an edited reconstruction of "Something's Got to Give", Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days provides a definitive and fascinating look at the last act in the life of the world's most famous and tragic superstar.

Questions people ask

  • Is Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Does Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

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57/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity83

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise33

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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