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Nebraska
Drama · Adventure · 2013
An aging, booze-addled father takes a trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son in order to claim what he believes to be a million-dollar sweepstakes prize.
Movie details
Nebraska
“Life's not about winning or losing. It's about how you get there in the end.”
2013 Drama · Adventure 1h 55m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.5 / 10
Community rating
An aging, booze-addled father takes a trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son in order to claim what he believes to be a million-dollar sweepstakes prize.
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 Nebraska?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
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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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Alexander Payne
Written by
Bob Nelson
Bruce Dern
Woody Grant
Will Forte
David Grant
June Squibb
Kate Grant
Bob Odenkirk
Ross Grant
Stacy Keach
Ed Pegram
Mary Louise Wilson
Aunt Martha
Rance Howard
Uncle Ray
Court is in session
Put Nebraska on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.