Steve Jobs (2015)
A brilliant man's intimate story unfolds backstage at three iconic product launches, revealing a cerebral and tense history.
Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter.
How intense is Steve Jobs?
Steve Jobs has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Steve Jobs feels like
- Tone
- intimatecerebraltenseearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Steve Jobs
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Is Steve Jobs for you?
Is Steve Jobs scary?
No. Steve Jobs is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Steve Jobs gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Steve Jobs sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Steve Jobs OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Steve Jobs?
Steve Jobs runs 2h 2m.
Where can I stream Steve Jobs?
Steve Jobs is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Steve Jobs have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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