Finding Vivian Maier (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Finding Vivian Maier is a 2014 documentary directed by John Maloof and Charlie Siskel, starring Vivian Maier. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes and earned $2.4 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Directors
- John Maloof and Charlie Siskel
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sundance Selects
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Finding Vivian Maier About?
The premise of Finding Vivian Maier without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This documentary explores the life of Vivian Maier, a nanny who secretly produced over 100,000 unseen photographs. Amateur historian John Maloof's discovery of her work brings Maier's unique perspective on mid-20th century America into the light. The film delves into Maier’s mysterious life through her captivating images and interviews with those who encountered her, revealing a fascinating and previously unknown artist.
Finding Vivian Maier Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female photographer
- street photographer
- investigation
- archivist
- rolleiflex camera
- photo archive
- art documentary
- photograph
- photography
- nanny
- darkroom
- name in title
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- force feeding
- governess
- babysitter
- hoarder
- french accent
- maid
- tate modern
- boot
- chicago stockyard
- cell phone
- woman wears men's clothing
- mysterious photographer
- aphephobia
- storage locker
- woman dresses as a man
- inspiring story
- prolific photographer
- posthumous recognition
- posthumous fame
- 16mm film
- 1960s
- 1970s
- 1950s
- yemen
- the new york times
- michigan
- auction
- search
- box
- camera
- photographer
- obituary
- eccentricity
- female protagonist
- employer employee relationship
- photograph collection
- documentary subject's name in title
Finding Vivian Maier Cast
Vivian Maier stars in Finding Vivian Maier. Directed by John Maloof and Charlie Siskel.
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Co-director Charlie Siskel
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Finding Vivian Maier Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Finding Vivian Maier 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
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IMDb 7.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 95% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 89%
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 8.0
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TMDB 76% User score
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Letterboxd 3.8 /5
67 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.5 /5
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Finding Vivian Maier Plot Summary
What happens in Finding Vivian Maier from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins by interweaving scenes featuring various individuals, each waiting in their own homes for an interview. These snippets suggest that they will share their memories of a certain woman, contributing to unraveling her enigmatic life.
We then shift to the filmmaker, John Maloof, who recounts how a visit to a local auction house—initially aimed at acquiring old photographs for a historical book about his neighborhood—led him to bid for and ultimately win a box filled with old, neglected negatives. As he delves into the extensive collection, John Maloof finds himself enthralled by the exceptional quality of these images. However, he initially believes they are irrelevant to his project and stows them away.
Full summary
The whole story of Finding Vivian Maier, scene by scene
Finding Vivian Maier Box Office
Finding Vivian Maier grossed $2.4 million worldwide. $1.5 million came from the US and Canada and $871,174 (37%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.4M
- US & Canada
- $1.5M
- International
- $871.2K
Finding Vivian Maier Awards & Nominations
Finding Vivian Maier was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 3 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.
3 nominations3 ceremonies
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DGA Awards 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Documentaries
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BAFTA 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Best Documentary
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Oscars 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Documentary (Feature)
Finding Vivian Maier Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Finding Vivian Maier.
How Well Do You Know Finding Vivian Maier?
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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Cars in Finding Vivian Maier
12 cars on screen, including the 1968 Chevrolet C-10 and the 2007 BMW 328i E93.
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1999 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
2007 Mercedes-Benz S 550 V221 Minor role
Finding Vivian Maier Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “비비안 마이어를 찾아서” and “Alla ricerca di Vivian Maier”.
- Also known as
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- 비비안 마이어를 찾아서
- Alla ricerca di Vivian Maier
- В поисках Вивьен Мейер
- Vivian Maierin salaisuus
- Buscando a Vivian Maier
- À la recherche de Vivian Maier
- O enigma de Vivian Maier
- לגלות את ויויאן מאייר
- 寻找薇薇安·迈尔
- Szukając Vivian Maier
- Vivian Maier nyomában
- Да откриеш Вивиан Майер
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- Găsind-o pe Vivian Maier
- 尋秘街拍客
- A Fotografia Oculta de Vivian Maier
- A la recerca de Vivian Maier
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Finding Vivian Maier FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Finding Vivian Maier, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Finding Vivian Maier?
Finding Vivian Maier runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Finding Vivian Maier released?
Finding Vivian Maier was released on March 28, 2014.
Who directed Finding Vivian Maier?
Finding Vivian Maier was directed by John Maloof and Charlie Siskel.
Who is in the cast of Finding Vivian Maier?
Finding Vivian Maier stars Vivian Maier.
How much did Finding Vivian Maier make at the box office?
Finding Vivian Maier grossed $2.4 million worldwide ($1.5 million domestic, $871,174 international).
How is Finding Vivian Maier rated?
Finding Vivian Maier has 7.7/10 on IMDb, 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
Was Finding Vivian Maier nominated for any awards?
Finding Vivian Maier received 3 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does Finding Vivian Maier have a post-credit scene?
No. Finding Vivian Maier has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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