Roger & Me

Roger & Me

The story of a rebel & his mike.

Directed by Michael Moore

Produced by Dog Eat Dog Films, Warner Bros. Pictures

198991 min7.1 / 10

A sharp-edged, darkly comedic documentary that uses humor and personal narrative to indict corporate indifference and economic devastation in Reagan-era America.

A documentary about the closure of General Motors' plant at Flint, Michigan, which resulted in the loss of 30,000 jobs. Details the attempts of filmmaker Michael Moore to get an interview with GM CEO Roger Smith.

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  • Is Roger & Me violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Roger & Me sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Does Roger & Me end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Roger & Me easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Roger & Me scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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79/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity92

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Surprise73

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Love72

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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