O Brother, Where Art Thou?
They have a plan, but not a clue.
Directed by Joel Coen
Produced by Touchstone Pictures, Universal Pictures
A whimsical, musically-driven odyssey through Depression-era Mississippi that blends Homeric adventure with folk-comedy and philosophical reflection.
In the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them.
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Is O Brother, Where Art Thou? one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 96% of films.
Is O Brother, Where Art Thou? easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Is O Brother, Where Art Thou? scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Does O Brother, Where Art Thou? end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is O Brother, Where Art Thou? violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is O Brother, Where Art Thou? sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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