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Listen Up Philip 2014

Philip, a young and ambitious writer, struggles with the frustrations of city life and a strained relationship. He travels to the countryside to spend the summer with Ike Zimmerman, a more established author he admires. During his time there, Philip becomes increasingly self-absorbed, prompting introspection and forcing him to examine the disconnect between his writing and his actual life experiences.

Philip, a young and ambitious writer, struggles with the frustrations of city life and a strained relationship. He travels to the countryside to spend the summer with Ike Zimmerman, a more established author he admires. During his time there, Philip becomes increasingly self-absorbed, prompting introspection and forcing him to examine the disconnect between his writing and his actual life experiences.

Does Listen Up Philip have end credit scenes?

No!

Listen Up Philip does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Listen Up Philip

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Metacritic

76

Metascore

6.4

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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82%

TOMATOMETER

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54%

User Score

IMDb

6.3 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

58

%

User Score

Letterboxd

3.4

From 19 fan ratings

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Original UK & Ireland Theatrical Trailer

Meet the Artist '14: Alex Ross Perry - Sundance Film Festival

Sundance Film Festival 2014: Listen Up Philip

NYFF52: "Listen Up Philip" Q&A | Alex Ross Perry + Jason Schwartzman

Jason Schwartzman and Alex Ross Perry - Listen Up Philip Q&A Highlights

Mark Kermode reviews Listen Up Philip (2014)

Sundance Teaser Trailer

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