Mutual Appreciation

Mutual Appreciation

Directed by Andrew Bujalski

Produced by Houston King Productions, Mutual Appreciation LLC

2005109 min6.0 / 10

A low-key mumblecore portrait of artistic ambition and romantic entanglement among friends in New York, told with naturalistic dialogue and emotional restraint.

Alan is a musician who leaves a busted-up band for New York, and a new musical voyage. He tries to stay focused and fends off all manner of distractions, including the attraction to his good friend's girlfriend.

Questions people ask

  • Is Mutual Appreciation violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Mutual Appreciation scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Mutual Appreciation easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Mutual Appreciation sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Does Mutual Appreciation end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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31/ 100

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Love22

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