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  • 2001
  • PG-13
  • Lionsgate Films
  • 1 h 49 m
  • 2001
  • PG-13
  • Lionsgate Films
  • 1 h 49 m

Summary Janet McTeer stars as turn-of-the century musicologist Dr Lily Penleric, and unlikely heroine whose earthy, unstoppable drive leads her to musical, personal and romantic discoveries -- as she uncovers remarkable songs, dances and beats of the heart in the Appalachian mountains. (Lions Gate Films)

Directed By: Maggie Greenwald

Written By: Maggie Greenwald

  • 2001
  • PG-13
  • Lionsgate Films
  • 1 h 49 m
  • 2001
  • PG-13
  • Lionsgate Films
  • 1 h 49 m

Songcatcher

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 27 Critic Reviews
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Summary Janet McTeer stars as turn-of-the century musicologist Dr Lily Penleric, and unlikely heroine whose earthy, unstoppable drive leads her to musical, personal and romantic discoveries -- as she uncovers remarkable songs, dances and beats of the heart in the Appalachian mountains. (Lions Gate Films)

Directed By: Maggie Greenwald

Written By: Maggie Greenwald

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 27 Critic Reviews
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78% Positive
21 Reviews
15% Mixed
4 Reviews
7% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 27 Critic Reviews
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78% Positive
21 Reviews
15% Mixed
4 Reviews
7% Negative
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90
It's a highly professional project complete with exquisite production details and superb actors, yet its subject matter is so far out of the mainstream, it feels almost radical.
By Stephen Hunter FULL REVIEW
80
McTeer and the transporting music hold you in thrall.
By Peter Travers FULL REVIEW
75
Somewhat sanitized but gorgeous Americana, with another impressive turn by McTeer.
By Jay Carr FULL REVIEW
75
Essential viewing for anyone who cares about American popular music and its roots.
By Jonathan Foreman FULL REVIEW
70
Best seen as a performance movie, featuring music (by Iris DeMent and Taj Mahal, among others) too wonderful to be overpowered by director Maggie Greenwald's plodding direction and leaden screenplay.
By Ella Taylor FULL REVIEW
50
For a film expressly about an underappreciated culture, there are some boulder-size cliches rolling down these hills.
By Elizabeth Weitzman FULL REVIEW
11
It's all infuriatingly simplistic, and the performances help matters little. Quinn and McTeer are wholly uncompelling.
By Kimberley Jones FULL REVIEW

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Production Company ErgoArts, Rigas Entertainment
Release Date Jun 15, 2001
Duration 1 h 49 m
Rating PG-13
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Awards

Sundance Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Deauville Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Film Independent Spirit Awards
• 2 Nominations

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