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  • 2006
  • PG-13
  • Lionsgate Films
  • 1 h 39 m
  • 2006
  • PG-13
  • Lionsgate Films
  • 1 h 39 m

Summary Exploring Vietnam-era struggles that remain relevant today, The U.S. vs. John Lennon tells the true story of the U.S. Government's attempts to silence John Lennon, the beloved musician and iconic advocate for peace. (Lions Gate)

Directed By: David Leaf, John Scheinfeld

Written By: David Leaf, John Scheinfeld

  • 2006
  • PG-13
  • Lionsgate Films
  • 1 h 39 m
  • 2006
  • PG-13
  • Lionsgate Films
  • 1 h 39 m

The U.S. vs. John Lennon

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 26 Critic Reviews
64
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 11 User Ratings
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Summary Exploring Vietnam-era struggles that remain relevant today, The U.S. vs. John Lennon tells the true story of the U.S. Government's attempts to silence John Lennon, the beloved musician and iconic advocate for peace. (Lions Gate)

Directed By: David Leaf, John Scheinfeld

Written By: David Leaf, John Scheinfeld

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Generally Favorable Based on 26 Critic Reviews
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12% Mixed
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8% Negative
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100
This movie is both sad and inspiring. It offers proof that Lennon's wit and art are everlasting.
By Michael Sragow FULL REVIEW
75
Within limits, this is an excellent documentary. Even fans who think they've seen everything will see things here they haven't seen.
By Mick LaSalle FULL REVIEW
75
While there is nothing particularly new in the film, it is a stirring celebration of a man of enormous talent, humor and humanity, laid waste by an assassin in New York in 1980.
By Jack Mathews FULL REVIEW
70
One of the best-known cultural figures of the past half-century, leaves the movie with little to do but add its sometimes sanctimonious voice to the chorus of praise and admiration.
By A.O. Scott FULL REVIEW
70
The thing that shines through most clearly, though, is Lennon himself. His widow allowed unprecedented access to the family archives, which along with ample newsreel footage bring us his presence once again.
By Kirk Honeycutt FULL REVIEW
60
There may not be a moral, but it's a fascinating human story, one that The U.S. vs. John Lennon only begins to tell.
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16
There's precious little of Lennon's legendary crankiness on display in The U.S. Vs. John Lennon, a fawning hagiography that diligently shaves away the ex-Beatle's rough edges and knotty idiosyncrasies.
By Nathan Rabin FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 11 User Ratings
6.5
55% Positive
6 Ratings
27% Mixed
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18% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 11 User Ratings
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55% Positive
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27% Mixed
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18% Negative
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Production Company Lionsgate Films, VH1 Rock Docs, Authorized Pictures, LSL Productions
Release Date Sep 15, 2006
Duration 1 h 39 m
Rating PG-13
Genres
Tagline Musician. Humanitarian. National Threat.
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Awards

Satellite Awards
• 1 Nomination
Venice Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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