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Citizen Kane

1941 119 min
12.7 Score

Directed by: Orson Welles

Genre: Drama, Mystery

Citizen Kane poster

Citizen Kane

1941 119 min
12.7 Exemplary Score

Directed by: Orson Welles

Genre: Drama, Mystery

IMDB 8.2/10
RT 99%
Meta 100

Plot Summary

A group of reporters are trying to decipher the last word ever spoken by Charles Foster Kane, the millionaire newspaper tycoon: "Rosebud". The film begins with a news reel detailing Kane's life for the masses, and then from there, we are shown flashbacks from Kane's life. As the reporters investigate further, the viewers see a display of a fascinating man's rise to fame, and how he eventually fell off the top of the world.

Awards & Recognition

Won 1 Oscar. 16 wins & 13 nominations total

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List Appearances

Sight & Sound Critics Poll #1
AFI Top 100 #1
NY Times Best 1000 #1
IMDB Top 250 #3
Box Office All Time #2

Film Statistics

Exemplary Score 12.7
IMDB Rating 8.2/10
Appears on 5 prestigious lists
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Plot Summary

A group of reporters are trying to decipher the last word ever spoken by Charles Foster Kane, the millionaire newspaper tycoon: "Rosebud". The film begins with a news reel detailing Kane's life for the masses, and then from there, we are shown flashbacks from Kane's life. As the reporters investigate further, the viewers see a display of a fascinating man's rise to fame, and how he eventually fell off the top of the world.

List Appearances

Sight & Sound Critics Poll #1
AFI Top 100 #1
NY Times Best 1000 #1
IMDB Top 250 #3
Box Office All Time #2

Where to Watch

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