Fuck

Fuck

2005
Documentary
1h 33m
A definitive look at the infamous expletive, this film explores how this oft-used word, still widely seen as obscene, somehow permeates every aspect of our culture - from Hollywood, to the schoolyard, to the Senate floor in Washington, D.C., where it is at the very center of the ongoing debate on free speech. (ThinkFilm)
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Fuck

2005
Documentary
1h 33m
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Avg Percentile 46.94% from 147 total ratings

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Rated 06 Jun 2011
70
49th
Seems like they wanted more about where the word came from but were disappointed that the history of it was lost to time and filled the rest of the film with talking heads, some interesting, some not. But if you're interested in the subject matter, then it's a worthwhile documentary for all the viewpoints put forth. Surreal to see so many people in one place arguing for censorship, to which I say: Fuck that.
Rated 22 Apr 2009
40
22nd
The only interesting part was how extreme the FCC's behavior became during the Bush administration, relative to Clinton's. That was shocking. And LBJ was a finger fucking fan eh? Something new everyday...
Rated 19 Nov 2010
70
21st
Amusing in parts, slightly interesting in others. The film comes to the conclusion fairly quickly that the king of curse words has no real known history, and after that point it's just observations of the word in entertainment, religion, and the world. Basically nothing most people don't already know.
Rated 24 May 2011
62
41st
Some great interviewees marred by some completely uninteresting ones. Why interview a pornstar in regards to his or her knowledge of the word "fuck"? Certainly a tremendous low point in the documentary but seeing genuine intellectuals speak candidly about their take on what is generally considered one of the most offensive words around makes it a worthwhile watch.
Rated 18 Feb 2008
40
6th
Seems to be a movie that gives alot of peole and excuse to say f*ck alot
Rated 01 Jul 2010
50
27th
I just remembered that I have watched this. What I really can't remember is what it was like but that makes it really irrelevant now, doesn't it? And I don't have the urge to watch it again, so 50 seems fair..
Rated 01 Nov 2008
60
31st
Interesting and mildly entertaining.
Rated 05 Apr 2010
51
33rd
A fun watch, featuring an interesting cast of commentators. Unlikely to broaden your cultural horizons.
Rated 23 Sep 2022
60
44th
Although you're probably not going to hear many arguments you haven't already heard, it's good to see the differing opinions of a varied panel (Kevin Smith arguably stands out). The film's structure is convenient and I was especially intrigued by the sections on Lenny Bruce and George Carlin. Even though "Fuck" doesn't go very deep, the subject matter and its connotations (freedom of speech, antiestablishmentarianism) are important, so the contribution to the discussion is most fucking welcome.
Rated 30 Jun 2009
30
5th
..views of people I don't care about something I take seriously. Why would anyone give a s*it about a stupid rapper's or a porn star's opinion about anything?
Rated 04 Aug 2009
85
82nd
If you have ever used any curse word you have to see this one.
Rated 19 Dec 2011
3
45th
This movie poses various arguments from both sides of the censorship debate, and while the filmmaker is never explicitly involved, he manipulates and juxtaposes the interview footage to suit his needs (namely, to mock the more conservative points of view). It creates a false veneer of neutrality. I don't think documentaries have an obligation to objectivity, I just find this method a little cheap and impersonal. Most people will have their minds made up anyway, and it's pretty fun to watch.
Rated 20 Jun 2008
8
82nd
Pretty awesome. Was cool to see Hunter so damn old. And I couldn't help but laugh at the people who were for censorship. I also don't understand how Drew Carey is such a cool guy in all these documentaries I see him in but such a pussy on his show and The Price is Right.
Rated 31 Oct 2010
10
9th
"Serves as the latest example of the atrocious devolution of mainstream documentary filmmaking into hollow aesthetic flash and superficial sensationalism." - Nick Schager
Rated 21 Feb 2007
60
62nd
Pretty good.
Rated 26 Dec 2011
78
71st
This is an interesting documentary that shows both sides. There are people for the word and against it in this movie.
Rated 10 Apr 2010
80
62nd
The idea of inherent obscenity of language has always fascinated me, and this movie explores that concept in depth. A very interesting doc.
Rated 12 Jan 2011
60
71st
A look at the f-word from an American perspective, Fuck is at its most entertaining when it examines the many forms and uses of the expletive. Most of the runtime is dedicated to showing its impact on US broadcasting, which can be interesting and amusing (especially the overly-conservative Helen Lovejoy-esque "Think about the CHILDREN!!" talking heads) but limits the scope of the documentary somewhat. Nowhere near as funny or offensive as The Aristocrats, this is still worth one watch.
Rated 28 Jun 2007
65
18th
Let's make a movie where we just say fuck a whole lot!

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