General Orders No. 9 (2011): Ratings & Plot
General Orders No. 9 is a 2011 film directed by Robert Persons. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes. Critics gave it 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Director
- Robert Persons
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English - Studio
- Variance Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is General Orders No. 9 About?
The premise of General Orders No. 9 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This documentary explores the complex relationship between nature and human development in the American South. Through a blend of striking visuals, poetry, and music, director Robert Persons creates a poignant reflection on change and loss. Spanning over a decade, the film offers a cinematic journey filled with breathtaking cinematography and a deeply personal exploration of the search for meaning in a changing landscape.
The Director of General Orders No. 9
Directed by Robert Persons.
- Director Robert Persons
General Orders No. 9 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave General Orders No. 9 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
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IMDb 5.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 64% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 49%
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
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TMDB 68% User score
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Movie Insider 5.0 /5
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General Orders No. 9 Plot Summary
What happens in General Orders No. 9 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.
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Lush with the stunning imagery and symbols that define the American Deep South, General Orders No. 9 captivates audiences with its vivid visual narrative filled with rusted weathervanes, decaying oak barns, solitary wolf trees in abandoned fields, and silent, stately brick courthouses that echo the trials and tribulations that have shaped this complex cultural legacy within the genteel South. This debut film from Robert Persons, a former magazine publisher from Charleston, South Carolina, blossomed into a breathtaking and poetic exploration of Georgia’s cultural, moral, and geographical heritage. Through an introspective examination of outdated maps, historical structures, lyrical narration, and stunning landscape cinematography, the film unfolds like a delicate tapestry.
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General Orders No. 9 FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of General Orders No. 9, each answered in a sentence.
How long is General Orders No. 9?
General Orders No. 9 runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was General Orders No. 9 released?
General Orders No. 9 was released on June 24, 2011.
Who directed General Orders No. 9?
General Orders No. 9 was directed by Robert Persons.
More films by Robert Persons How is General Orders No. 9 rated?
General Orders No. 9 has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does General Orders No. 9 have a post-credit scene?
No. General Orders No. 9 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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