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Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself

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Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself

Released May 22, 2013

1h 28m

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The life and work of journalist George Plimpton, a fearless man who lived life as an adventure.

Critics Consensus

An expansive, affectionate tribute, Plimpton! examines its subject's life and trailblazing career and, in doing so, places him within the context of his times.

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David Hinckley

New York Daily News

There's nothing unlikable about the Plimpton we meet here, and his self-deprecation about his experiences feels endearing. It just leaves us wondering whether he also had some ambivalence of his own.

Rated: 3/5

May 19, 2014

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Verne Gay

Newsday

A hell of a lot of fun. George Plimpton would heartily approve.

Rated: A

May 19, 2014

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Robert Lloyd

Los Angeles Times

Many of you will not have heard of him. (All the more reason to watch Tom Bean and Luke Poling's affectionate, at times intoxicating documentary.)

May 16, 2014

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Enrique Acosta

Film Threat

While I hope one day, a more nuanced picture of him emerges, for now, this is a beautiful tribute to a legendary individual.

Rated: 8/10

May 29, 2020

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Jonathan Kiefer

SF Weekly

As an editor, he launched impressive careers; as a dabbler, he illuminated them.

Feb 4, 2014

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Matt Brunson

Creative Loafing

George Plimpton seemingly approached life as if it were a buffet table, and this compelling documentary manages to offer a sizable sampling.

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 1, 2013

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Audience Member

A fascinating documentary about a fascinating man who led a fascinating life. People like George Plimpton just don't exist anymore . This is the best movie I've seen recently I really really liked it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Audience Member

A sweet and endearing documentary about a sweet and endearing person. Plimpton was a wonderful writer, and his eagerness to try and fail and his honesty really made him a special person.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

Excellent. After reading a decent amount of his work, I was surprised to learn so much more about him.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Audience Member

Fascinating portrayal of an endlessly-interesting subject. Well-balanced, amusing and heartfelt.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Audience Member

A feel good documentary about a great writer who defined his own success and, in the process, invented participatory journalism.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Synopsis

The life and work of journalist George Plimpton, a fearless man who lived life as an adventure.

Director: Tom Bean, Luke Poling
Screenwriter: Tom Bean, Luke Poling
Distributor: Laemmle/Zeller Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 22, 2013, Limited
Release Date (DVD): Jun 3, 2014
Runtime: 1h 28m