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Commune is a 2006 documentary directed by Jonathan Berman. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes. Critics gave it 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
95%
Metascore
74
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Commune (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
Jonathan Berman
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Commune About?

The premise of Commune without spoilers.

Filmmaker Jonathan Berman explores the story of Black Bear Ranch, a California commune established in the late 1960s. This immersive documentary chronicles the group's experiences as they embraced collective living and challenged conventional norms. The film examines both the successes and challenges faced by the community, offering insights into the pursuit of connection, autonomy, and the enduring power of shared ideals.

Commune Themes & Keywords

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Crew

The Director of Commune

Directed by Jonathan Berman.

From the director

More from Jonathan Berman

One more film directed by Jonathan Berman: Calling All Earthlings.

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Ratings

Commune Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Commune 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic.

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FAQ

Commune FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Commune, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Commune?

Commune runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was Commune released?

Commune was released on November 3, 2006.

Who directed Commune?

Commune was directed by Jonathan Berman.

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How is Commune rated?

Commune has 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.

Does Commune have a post-credit scene?

No. Commune has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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