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A Short History of Decay (2014): Ratings

A Short History of Decay (2014) movie poster

A Short History of Decay is a 2014 comedy directed by Michael Maren. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes. Critics gave it 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

IMDb rating
5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
67%
Metascore
54
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A Short History of Decay (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Michael Maren
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
Studio
Paladin
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Short History of Decay About?

The premise of A Short History of Decay without spoilers.

A struggling writer finds unexpected inspiration while caring for his aging parents. Observing the complexities of their long marriage, he rediscovers hope and humor as they face life's challenges together in Florida. The experience offers a poignant and bittersweet perspective on family, love, and the passage of time.

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The Director of A Short History of Decay

Directed by Michael Maren.

From the director

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One more film directed by Michael Maren: A Little White Lie.

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Ratings

A Short History of Decay Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave A Short History of Decay 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

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A Short History of Decay Trailers & Videos

The trailer of A Short History of Decay.

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Cars

Cars in A Short History of Decay

13 cars on screen, including the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK 430 A208 and the 2004 BMW 3 Cabrio E46.

All 13 cars
  • 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK 430 A208 in A Short History of Decay 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK 430 A208 Important role
  • 2004 BMW 3 Cabrio E46 in A Short History of Decay 2004 BMW 3 Cabrio E46 Minor role
  • E-Z-Go TXT in A Short History of Decay E-Z-Go TXT Minor role
  • 2003 GMC TopKick in A Short History of Decay 2003 GMC TopKick Minor role

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A Short History of Decay FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Short History of Decay, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Short History of Decay?

A Short History of Decay runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was A Short History of Decay released?

A Short History of Decay was released on May 16, 2014.

Who directed A Short History of Decay?

A Short History of Decay was directed by Michael Maren.

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How is A Short History of Decay rated?

A Short History of Decay has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.

Does A Short History of Decay have a post-credit scene?

No. A Short History of Decay has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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