Salinger

Salinger

Uncover the mystery but don't spoil the secrets!

Directed by Shane Salerno

Produced by The Story Factory

2013125 min6.4 / 10

A probing biographical investigation into J.D. Salinger's reclusive life, trauma, and artistic obsessions, balancing intellectual inquiry with the melancholy of a man defined by withdrawal and mystery.

An in-depth investigation into the private world of the American writer J. D. Salinger (1919-2010), who lived most of his life behind the impenetrable wall of a self-imposed seclusion: how his dramatic experiences during World War II influenced his life and work, his relationships with very young women, his obsessive writing methods, his many literary secrets.

Questions people ask

  • Is Salinger sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is Salinger scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Salinger violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does Salinger end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Salinger easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Rarity67

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Surprise23

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Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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