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The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Fuck
Documentary · 2006
A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.
Movie details
Fuck
“The one word that brings all people together - and then sets them apart”
2006 Documentary 1h 33m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.4 / 10
Community rating
A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Fuck?
For the defence
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Steve Anderson
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Reinhold Aman
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Steven Bochco
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Pat Boone
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Ben Bradlee
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Drew Carey
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Chuck D
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Billy Connolly
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Court is in session
Put Fuck on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.