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Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields (2010): Ratings & Box Office

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Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields is a 2010 music documentary directed by Gail O'Hara and Kerthy Fix. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $68,719 worldwide. Critics gave it 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

IMDb rating
7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
77%
worldwide gross
$68.7K
Metascore
66
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Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Directors
Gail O'Hara and Kerthy Fix
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields About?

The premise of Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields without spoilers.

This documentary explores the world of Stephin Merritt and his band, The Magnetic Fields, offering a revealing look at his songwriting process and distinctive musical style. Through interviews and commentary, fans including Neil Gaiman and Peter Gabriel illuminate Merritt’s influence on indie rock, while the dynamic between Merritt and Claudia Gonson is also examined. The film celebrates the band’s unique voice and enduring legacy.

Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields Themes & Keywords

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The Director of Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields

Directed by Gail O'Hara and Kerthy Fix.

From the directors

More from Gail O'Hara and Kerthy Fix

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Ratings

Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

Box office

Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields Box Office

Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields grossed $68,719 worldwide.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$68.7K

US & Canada
$68.7K
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Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields.

Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields - Official Trailer

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FAQ

Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields?

Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields released?

Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields was released on October 27, 2010.

Who directed Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields?

Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields was directed by Gail O'Hara and Kerthy Fix.

How much did Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields make at the box office?

Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields grossed $68,719 worldwide.

How is Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields rated?

Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.

Does Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields have a post-credit scene?

No. Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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