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Ted K
Drama · Crime · 2021
An exploration of Ted Kaczynski's life in Lincoln, Montana in the years leading up to his arrest as The Unabomber.
Movie details
Ted K
“In the woods no one can hear you think.”
2021 Drama · Crime 2h 0m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.1 / 10
Community rating
An exploration of Ted Kaczynski's life in Lincoln, Montana in the years leading up to his arrest as The Unabomber.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Ted K?
For the defence
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Tony Stone
Written by
John Rosenthal · Gaddy Davis · Tony Stone
Sharlto Copley
Ted
Drew Powell
Tom
Christian Calloway
Jimmy
Amber Rose Mason
Becky
Bob Jennings
Carter
Tahmus Rounds
Tommy Sauerkraut
Sal Rendino
Gilbert
Court is in session
Put Ted K on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.