Robert Downey Jr. reflects on the life and influence of his father, filmmaker Robert Downey Sr., known for his impact on 1960s and 1970s countercultural comedy.
“Like father. Like son. Like no other.”
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Robert Downey Jr. reflects on the life and influence of his father, filmmaker Robert Downey Sr., known for his impact on 1960s and 1970s countercultural comedy.
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Robert Downey Jr. reflects on the life of his father, Robert Downey Sr., a filmmaker known for his influence on countercultural comedy during the 1960s and 1970s. The documentary features personal anecdotes and archival footage that illustrate Downey Sr.'s creative spirit and his relationship with his son. Directed by Chris Smith, "Sr." premiered at the Telluride Film Festival in September 2022 and was released in theaters on November 18 before streaming on Netflix on December 2.
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- Meet Robert Downey Sr., a creative pioneer.
- See Robert Downey Jr.'s personal tribute to his father.
- Find out why critics gave it a 97% approval rating.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival in September 2022.
- On Rotten Tomatoes, 97% of 58 critics' reviews are positive.
- The film won the National Board of Review Award for Best Documentary Feature.
- The average rating on Rotten Tomatoes is 7.8 out of 10.
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When was 'Sr.' released on Netflix?
'Sr.' was released on Netflix on December 2, 2022.
What is the average rating of 'Sr.' on Rotten Tomatoes?
On Rotten Tomatoes, 'Sr.' has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 58 critics' reviews.
Who directed the documentary 'Sr.'?
The documentary 'Sr.' was directed by Chris Smith.
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