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Summary Woody Allen's latest film is the fanciful biography of a legendary jazz guitarist, Emmet Ray, who clashed with lovers, gangsters, musicians and success itself in the 1930's Jazz scene. Sean Penn stars as the fictional musical genius who during the Swing Era was on his way up but could never settle down. (Sony Pictures Classics)

Directed By: Woody Allen

Written By: Woody Allen

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Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 33 Critic Reviews
70
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 33 User Ratings
7.7
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Summary Woody Allen's latest film is the fanciful biography of a legendary jazz guitarist, Emmet Ray, who clashed with lovers, gangsters, musicians and success itself in the 1930's Jazz scene. Sean Penn stars as the fictional musical genius who during the Swing Era was on his way up but could never settle down. (Sony Pictures Classics)

Directed By: Woody Allen

Written By: Woody Allen

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 33 Critic Reviews
70
82% Positive
27 Reviews
15% Mixed
5 Reviews
3% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 33 Critic Reviews
70
82% Positive
27 Reviews
15% Mixed
5 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 33 User Ratings
7.7
76% Positive
25 Ratings
21% Mixed
7 Ratings
3% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 33 User Ratings
7.7
76% Positive
25 Ratings
21% Mixed
7 Ratings
3% Negative
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Production Company Sweetland Films, Magnolia Productions
Release Date Dec 3, 1999
Duration 1 h 35 m
Rating PG-13
Academy Awards, USA
2 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
2 Nominations
Chlotrudis Awards
3 Nominations