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Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008): Ratings & Box Office

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Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired is a 2008 crime documentary directed by Marina Zenovich. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $100,458 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Documentary Feature at the Critics' Choice 2009. Critics gave it 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

IMDb rating
7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
85%
worldwide gross
$100.5K
award nomination
1
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Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Marina Zenovich
Genres
Crime , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired About?

The premise of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired without spoilers.

This documentary explores the complex and controversial life of acclaimed director Roman Polanski. Through exclusive interviews and archival footage, the film revisits the scandal surrounding his conviction for underage sexual misconduct. It examines the intense media coverage and the dramatic courtroom proceedings that gripped the nation. Featuring candid accounts from those involved, including the victim, the film offers a probing look at celebrity culture and its consequences.

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired Themes & Keywords

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  • title directed by female
  • reference to the academy awards
  • reference to the academy awards ceremony
  • the weinstein company
  • sentencing
  • media
  • media frenzy
  • justice
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  • flight
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  • archive footage
  • f rated
  • sexual assault
  • sex offender
  • rapist
  • plea bargain
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  • crime against girl
  • anal rape
  • vaginal sex
  • underage girl
  • tolerance
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  • rationalization
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  • predator turns victim
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  • paraphilia
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Crew

The Director of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired

Directed by Marina Zenovich.

From the director

More from Marina Zenovich

More films directed by Marina Zenovich: Jerry Brown: The Disrupter, Lance, Water & Power: A California Heist and Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic.

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Ratings

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

Box office

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired Box Office

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired grossed $100,458 worldwide. $59,192 came from the US and Canada and $41,266 (41%) from the rest of the world.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$100.5K

US & Canada
$59.2K
International
$41.3K
US & Canada 59% Rest of the world 41%
Awards

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired Awards & Nominations

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired earned 1 award nomination, including Best Documentary Feature at the Critics' Choice 2009.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired.

Roman Polanski: Wanted And Desired (HBO)
Details

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Roman Polanski Wanted and Desired” and “רומן פולנסקי: מבוקש ונחשק”.

Also known as
  • Roman Polanski Wanted and Desired
  • רומן פולנסקי: מבוקש ונחשק
  • Roman Polanski: Se busca
  • Roman Polanski : Un homme traqué
  • 罗曼·波兰斯基:被通缉的与被渴望的
  • Roman Polanski: Pravdivý příběh
  • 로만 폴란스키 : 원티드 앤 디자이어드
  • Roman Polański: Ścigany i pożądany

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FAQ

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired FAQ: Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired?

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired released?

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired was released on July 11, 2008.

Who directed Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired?

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired was directed by Marina Zenovich.

More films by Marina Zenovich

How much did Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired make at the box office?

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired grossed $100,458 worldwide ($59,192 domestic, $41,266 international).

How is Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired rated?

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Was Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired nominated for any awards?

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired have a post-credit scene?

No. Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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