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A Decade Under the Influence (2003): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

A Decade Under the Influence (2003) movie poster

A Decade Under the Influence is a 2003 historical documentary directed by Ted Demme and Richard LaGravenese. It runs 2 hours 18 minutes and earned $34,837 worldwide. Critics gave it 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

IMDb rating
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
77%
worldwide gross
$34.8K
Metascore
67
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A Decade Under the Influence (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 18m (138 min)
Genres
History , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Decade Under the Influence About?

The premise of A Decade Under the Influence without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

During the late 1960s and early 1970s, American filmmaking experienced a dramatic shift as the established norms were challenged by a burgeoning counterculture. A new generation of filmmakers blended artistic, experimental techniques with the energy of low-budget productions, redefining Hollywood’s conventions. This cinematic movement produced a unique and influential era that continues to shape film today.

A Decade Under the Influence Themes & Keywords

· 21 tags
  • american
  • filmmaker
  • 1970s
  • director
  • cinema
  • interview
  • memory
  • film history
  • retrospective
  • opinion
  • motion picture industry
  • hollywood
+9 more
  • film discussion
  • film clip
  • drugs
  • business
  • anti conformity
  • movie director
  • filmmaking
  • american cinematheque
  • independent film
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Crew

The Director of A Decade Under the Influence

Directed by Ted Demme and Richard LaGravenese.

From the directors

More from Ted Demme and Richard LaGravenese

More films directed by Ted Demme and Richard LaGravenese, best-rated first: Freedom Writers, Monument Ave., Beautiful Girls and Life.

Ratings

A Decade Under the Influence Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave A Decade Under the Influence 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

Plot

A Decade Under the Influence Plot Summary

What happens in A Decade Under the Influence from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A fascinating compilation of interviews and selected clips from films that emerged as a counter-movement to the dominant studio productions of the late sixties and early seventies, this documentary, directed by Ted Demme, serves as a heartfelt homage to that unique cinematic period. Although it offers a glimpse into the impactful creations of the era, it occasionally overlooks some of the true masterpieces that defined it.

The documentary showcases how directors of the time were deeply influenced by greats like Truffaut, Antonioni, Fellini, Bergman, and notably, John Cassavetes. Despite its significant content, the film, with its 138-minute runtime, feels almost fleeting, leaving viewers wanting more.

Full summary

The whole story of A Decade Under the Influence, scene by scene

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Box office

A Decade Under the Influence Box Office

A Decade Under the Influence grossed $34,837 worldwide.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$34.8K

US & Canada
$34.8K
Videos

A Decade Under the Influence Trailers & Videos

The trailer of A Decade Under the Influence.

A Decade Under The Influence Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know A Decade Under the Influence?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

A Decade Under the Influence Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Una década bajo la influencia” and “Une décennie sous influence”.

Also known as
  • Una década bajo la influencia
  • Une décennie sous influence
  • 影响电影界的七十年代

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FAQ

A Decade Under the Influence FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Decade Under the Influence, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Decade Under the Influence?

A Decade Under the Influence runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

When was A Decade Under the Influence released?

A Decade Under the Influence was released on April 25, 2003.

Who directed A Decade Under the Influence?

A Decade Under the Influence was directed by Ted Demme and Richard LaGravenese.

More films by Ted Demme

How much did A Decade Under the Influence make at the box office?

A Decade Under the Influence grossed $34,837 worldwide.

How is A Decade Under the Influence rated?

A Decade Under the Influence has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic and 80% on TMDB.

Does A Decade Under the Influence have a post-credit scene?

No. A Decade Under the Influence has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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