Inside Deep Throat

NC-17

Released Feb 11, 2005

1 hr. 30 min.

Documentary

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83%

121 Reviews

Tomatometer

67%

5,000+ Ratings

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Dennis Hopper narrates this documentary that investigates the infamous pornographic film "Deep Throat." Featuring interviews with the cast and filmmakers, including director Gerard Damiano and leads Linda Lovelace and Harry Reems, this film explores the controversy surrounding both the production of the movie and its reception. Cultural icons of the era such as Hugh Hefner, Gore Vidal and Larry Flynt also contribute, discussing the impact of "Deep Throat" on the zeitgeist.

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Critics Consensus

A documentary on the film that brought smut mainstream, Inside Deep Throat is gaining praise as an entertaining look at a pop culture milestone. However, some critics say the film could have gone a little deeper into the people involved.

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Amber L

This is how you make a documentary.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/05/23

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StephenPaul C

The greatest 1.5 hours for adults!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated NC-17 for Explicit Sexual Content.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/10/23

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Audience Member

The greatest 1.5 hours ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 18 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

Not too in-depth and really doesn't talk about how the film was actually made nor any of the film's details, just the politics, etc. which becomes repetitive.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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simon d

A quite interesting analysis of how the most famous Porno movie ever was recieved in the USA and what happened to all of those involved afterwards. Nothing too surprising here but interesting nonetheless.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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william s

Interesting look at the backflips trying to get this movie into theaters,funny and entertaining.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Fenton Bailey

Director

Randy Barbato

Director

Gerard Damiano

Self

Erica Jong

Self

Norman Mailer

Self

Harry Reems

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Nick De Semlyen

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A sharp documentary that has comedy, tragedy and, yes, a glimpse of Linda Lovelace's party trick.

Rated: 4/5

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Scott Tobias

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Bailey and Barbato can only scratch the Boogie Nights-influenced surface, but they cover the ABCs of pornography with undeniable zip.

Sep 26, 2005

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Ken Tucker

New York Magazine/Vulture

[A] valuable document of a cultural shift.

Jul 18, 2005

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Felicia Feaster

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[S]o much of the material is served up with a wink and "a giggle," the possibilities for real revelation are scarce.

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Miles Fielder

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Synopsis

Dennis Hopper narrates this documentary that investigates the infamous pornographic film "Deep Throat." Featuring interviews with the cast and filmmakers, including director Gerard Damiano and leads Linda Lovelace and Harry Reems, this film explores the controversy surrounding both the production of the movie and its reception. Cultural icons of the era such as Hugh Hefner, Gore Vidal and Larry Flynt also contribute, discussing the impact of "Deep Throat" on the zeitgeist.

Director: Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Imagine Entertainment
Rating: NC-17 (Explicit Sexual Content)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 11, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $653.6K
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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