Weiner (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Weiner is a 2016 documentary directed by Elyse Steinberg and Josh Kriegman. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $1.7 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Documentaries at the DGA Awards 2017. Critics gave it 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 84 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Directors
- Elyse Steinberg and Josh Kriegman
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sundance Selects
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Weiner About?
The premise of Weiner without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 2013, former Congressman Anthony Weiner attempts a comeback by running for mayor of New York City. However, his political aspirations are jeopardized when a new scandal emerges, exposing a series of inappropriate online interactions. The documentary follows Weiner's campaign and his efforts to regain public trust while grappling with the consequences of his past actions, offering an intimate look at his personal and professional struggles.
Weiner Themes & Keywords
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- year 2013
- husband wife relationship
- democratic party
- year 2016
- 2010s
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- democratic candidate
- politics documentary
- title directed by female
- campaign
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- weiner
- new york
- congressman
- mayor
- new york city
- resign
- mayoral
- election campaign
- congress
- resignation
- politician
- mayoral campaign
- political advisor
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- media frenzy
- political meltdown
- political candidate
- election candidate
- indiscretion
- media coverage
- news broadcast
- political campaign
- primary
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- year 2011
- photograph
- spouse
- marriage
- communication
- correspondence
- e mail
- american
- united states of america
- american political history
- political history
- sexting
- allegation
The Director of Weiner
Directed by Elyse Steinberg and Josh Kriegman.
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Co-director Elyse Steinberg -
Co-director Josh Kriegman
More from Elyse Steinberg and Josh Kriegman
One more film directed by Elyse Steinberg and Josh Kriegman: The Fight.
Weiner Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Weiner 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 84 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 96% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 83%
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Metacritic 84 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 73% User score
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Letterboxd 3.8 /5
27 ratings
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Weiner Plot Summary
What happens in Weiner from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
This documentary provides an intimate look at the downfall of congressman Anthony Weiner and the impact on his wife, Huma Abedin. The story begins shortly after Weiner’s 2011 resignation, which was triggered by the mysterious appearance of scandalous photos on his Twitter account. As more images of the congressman in various states of undress leaked, he entered a tumultuous spiral.
The film focuses on Weiner’s attempt at a political comeback during his 2013 campaign for the Democratic Party primary for Mayor of New York City. Initially, the campaign showed promise, with polls suggesting that many New Yorkers were willing to grant him a second chance.
Full summary
The whole story of Weiner, scene by scene
Weiner Box Office
Weiner grossed $1.7 million worldwide. $1.7 million came from the US and Canada and $39,847 (2%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.7M
- US & Canada
- $1.7M
- International
- $39.8K
Weiner Awards & Nominations
Weiner earned 2 award nominations, including Documentaries at the DGA Awards 2017. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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DGA Awards 2017 1 nomination- Nominated Documentaries
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BAFTA 2017 1 nomination- Nominated Best Documentary
Weiner Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Weiner.
How Well Do You Know Weiner?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the central political figure of this 2016 documentary?
Weiner Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Sex” and “Lügen und Social Media - Der Fall Anthony Weiner”.
- Also known as
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- Sex
- Lügen und Social Media - Der Fall Anthony Weiner
- Lügen und Social Media
- Sexskandalen der kan knuse Clinton
- Sexe
- Mensonges et Élections : L’Affaire Anthony Weiner
- Винер
- 앤서니 위너: 선거 이야기
- 韦纳
- Вінер
- ווינר
- Der Fall Anthony Weiner
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- Nghị Sĩ
- Politikeren der ikke kunne lade være med at sende billeder af sin penis
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Weiner FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Weiner, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Weiner?
Weiner runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Weiner released?
Weiner was released on May 20, 2016.
Who directed Weiner?
Weiner was directed by Elyse Steinberg and Josh Kriegman.
More films by Elyse Steinberg How much did Weiner make at the box office?
Weiner grossed $1.7 million worldwide ($1.7 million domestic, $39,847 international).
How is Weiner rated?
Weiner has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Was Weiner nominated for any awards?
Weiner received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Weiner have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Weiner has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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