An earnest, intimate drama traces a college dropout's gritty ascent to creative entrepreneurship.
A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy. Based on true events.
Streaming on Prime Video, Starz, Fandango at Home (free) and YouTube (free).
Nothing past what a PG-13 promises: no sex or nudity and mild language.
Rated PG-13, but by what is on screen our estimate is fine from about 7.
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The story of Steve Jobs' ascension from college dropout into one of the most revered creative entrepreneurs of the 20th century.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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