I Am Not a Hipster

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I Am Not a Hipster

2012

1h 30m

Drama

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Musicians create and perform during periods of tragedy.

Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

"I Am Not a Hipster" is the kind of lovingly crafted, deeply affecting drama that gives small indie films a good name.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 11, 2013

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Aaron Cutler

Village Voice

The title accurately reflects Brook's constant self-involved, self-protective pose, but both he and the film tightly focused on him would have so much more fun if they just pulled back a little, looked around, and reached out.

Jan 9, 2013

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

A deeper glimpse of the San Diego indie-rock scene around him might have made Brook's self-absorbed resentment less overbearing.

Jan 24, 2012

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Jordan M. Smith

IONCINEMA.com

...a heartfelt meditation on loneliness, and art's ability to both help process the past or provide phlegmatic entertainment.

Feb 9, 2020

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Amie Simon

Three Imaginary Girls

Though it's not a perfect film, there's an authenticness to it that I can't quite pin down-I think it's because it's layered with lots of severely amazing music.

Mar 4, 2019

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Don R. Lewis

Film Threat

It moved me, made me laugh, made me think and has an amazing performance by actor and musician Dominic Bogart that, honestly, blew me away.

Rated: 4.5/5

Feb 23, 2012

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Noah H

A nice smaller movie focusing on personal problems in life. With excellent performances, inspiring music, and beautiful themes on grief, joy, and the relationships in our lives, this film is well worth a watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/17/25

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Manash Jyoti G

This was too tough to understand the emotions behind this, it's a really heartwarming experience

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/29/22

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Audience Member

I read a comment before watching that totally stuck with me throughout. . It just said he totally was a hipster . I agree . I woulda liked a little more if I thought his music was better 2.2

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/28/20

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Audience Member

Beautiful music and beautiful performances.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Audience Member

Meh. He was such a hipster.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

Destin Cretton knows how to work with actors. The primary cast of I Am Not a Hipster is captivating enough save the film from utter mediocrity and elevate it into the category of watchable character study. Yet, a distinct lack of originality on a script level prevents the film from being particularly memorable. The soundtrack, however, is excellent and there are moments sprinkled throughout that hint at Cretton's potential as a director (which would later be realized with Short Term 12).

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Destin Daniel Cretton

Director

Dominic Bogart

Brook

Alvaro Orlando

Clarke

Tammy Minoff

Joy

Kandis Erickson

Merrily

Brad William Henke

Bradley Haines

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Synopsis

Musicians create and perform during periods of tragedy.

Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
Producer: Destin Daniel Cretton, Ron Najor
Screenwriter: Destin Daniel Cretton
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 9, 2016
Runtime: 1h 30m

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