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  • 2020
  • PG
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 29 m
  • 2020
  • PG
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 29 m
Becoming

Summary Becoming is an intimate look into the life of former First Lady Michelle Obama during a moment of profound change, not only for her personally but for the country she and her husband served over eight impactful years in the White House. The film offers a rare and up-close look at her life, taking viewers behind the scenes as she embarks ...

Directed By: Nadia Hallgren

  • 2020
  • PG
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 29 m
  • 2020
  • PG
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 29 m

Becoming

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 18 Critic Reviews
66
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 24 User Ratings
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Summary Becoming is an intimate look into the life of former First Lady Michelle Obama during a moment of profound change, not only for her personally but for the country she and her husband served over eight impactful years in the White House. The film offers a rare and up-close look at her life, taking viewers behind the scenes as she embarks ...

Directed By: Nadia Hallgren

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 18 Critic Reviews
66
67% Positive
12 Reviews
33% Mixed
6 Reviews
0% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 18 Critic Reviews
66
67% Positive
12 Reviews
33% Mixed
6 Reviews
0% Negative
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90
May 8, 2020
The important part about Becoming is not necessarily the facts you learn about Michelle Obama, but seeing her in action.
By Lorry Kikta FULL REVIEW
75
May 8, 2020
Mostly, Becoming is a collection of “feels,” hugs and tears with fans, students and family, and big promotional moments that director Nadia Hallgren wisely never allows to come off as a “victory lap.” Entering stadiums to the gushing introductions of the likes of Oprah, played in by Alicia Keys’ anthem “This Girl is on Fire,” could easily have led this unapologetic hagiography to that.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 24 User Ratings
6.6
63% Positive
15 Ratings
8% Mixed
2 Ratings
29% Negative
7 Ratings

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Generally Favorable Based on 24 User Ratings
6.6
63% Positive
15 Ratings
8% Mixed
2 Ratings
29% Negative
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70
May 5, 2020
Some would call this picture flattering — not unflattering, anyway — though it strikes me as a believable picture of a person who doesn’t need flattery, either to look good or to feel good about herself.
By Robert Lloyd FULL REVIEW
67
May 20, 2020
Director Nadia Hallgren’s Becoming gives us a good impression of hanging out with the First Lady without really getting us past the surface, although we get some sense of her drive.
By Liam Lacey FULL REVIEW
63
May 5, 2020
There’s no way to experience Becoming apolitically, not now. You don’t have to consider it first-rate documentary filmmaking of any sort to feel something watching it.
By Michael Phillips FULL REVIEW
60
May 7, 2020
It’s not a puff piece, but it also doesn’t contain any big revelations.
By Alissa Wilkinson FULL REVIEW
58
May 5, 2020
While the film’s star and subject is never less than dazzling, even her most inspiring moments can’t obscure a paper-thin exploration of a remarkable life in transition.
By Kate Erbland FULL REVIEW
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Production Company Big Mouth Productions, Diversified Production Services, Higher Ground Productions
Release Date May 6, 2020
Duration 1 h 29 m
Rating PG
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Website https://www.netflix.com/title/81122487
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Awards

Primetime Emmy Awards
• 4 Nominations
Image Awards (NAACP)
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Grammy Awards
• 1 Nomination

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