The Parking Lot Movie (2010): Ratings & Plot
The Parking Lot Movie is a 2010 documentary directed by Meghan Eckman. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 14m (74 min)
- Director
- Meghan Eckman
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Parking Lot Movie About?
The premise of The Parking Lot Movie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This documentary explores the lives of parking attendants working under the direction of Chris Farina at a single parking lot in Charlottesville, Virginia. Through their daily experiences, the film offers a compelling look at class distinctions, the desire for personal freedom, and the challenges of pursuing the American Dream. The attendants' stories reveal unexpected depth and resilience within an ordinary workplace.
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The Director of The Parking Lot Movie
Directed by Meghan Eckman.
- Director Meghan Eckman
The Parking Lot Movie Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Parking Lot Movie 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 75% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 79%
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 8.6
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TMDB 66% User score
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The Parking Lot Movie Plot Summary
What happens in The Parking Lot Movie 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 Parking Lot Movie is an intriguing documentary set in a unique parking lot in Charlottesville, Virginia. The film delves into the lives of a diverse group of parking lot attendants, showcasing their peculiar experiences and often humorous rite of passage. This eclectic brotherhood comprises grad students, overeducated philosophers, cynical artists, and middle-aged slackers, all of whom bring a distinct flavor to the lot.
Full summary
The whole story of The Parking Lot Movie, scene by scene
The Parking Lot Movie Trailers & Videos
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Cars in The Parking Lot Movie
2 cars on screen: the 1986 Ford Aerostar and the Cadillac Funeral Coach.
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Parked, Tonsler Park and Class Action Park.
The Parking Lot Movie FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Parking Lot Movie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Parking Lot Movie?
The Parking Lot Movie runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
When was The Parking Lot Movie released?
The Parking Lot Movie was released on August 6, 2010.
Who directed The Parking Lot Movie?
The Parking Lot Movie was directed by Meghan Eckman.
How is The Parking Lot Movie rated?
The Parking Lot Movie has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does The Parking Lot Movie have a post-credit scene?
No. The Parking Lot Movie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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