Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus
“A love story.”
In 1958 New York Diane Arbus is a housewife and mother who works as an assistant to her husband, a photographer employed by her wealthy parents. Respectable though her life is, she cannot help but feel uncomfortable in her privileged world. One night, a new neighbor catches Diane's eye, and the enigmatic man inspires her to set forth on the path to discovering her own artistry.
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| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
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About Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus is a 2006 English-language drama and history film directed by Steven Shainberg. The cast is led by Nicole Kidman, Robert Downey Jr., Ty Burrell. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus was produced by Iron Film, Pressman Film, and River Road Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on August 30, 2006, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $17 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Steven Shainberg
- Writers
- Erin Cressida Wilson
- Release date
- August 30, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $17 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Iron Film, Pressman Film, River Road Entertainment
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus cast & crew
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus was directed by Steven Shainberg and written by Erin Cressida Wilson.
The cast features Nicole Kidman as Diane Arbus, Robert Downey Jr. as Lionel Sweeney, Ty Burrell as Allan Arbus, Harris Yulin as David Nemerov, Jane Alexander as Gertrude Nemerov, and Emmy Clarke as Grace Arbus.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carter Burwell, cinematography is by Bill Pope, and it was produced by Laura Bickford and Andrew Fierberg.
Is Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus worth watching?
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 304 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus
Nicole Kidman
Diane Arbus
Robert Downey Jr.
Lionel Sweeney
Ty Burrell
Allan Arbus
Harris Yulin
David Nemerov
Jane Alexander
Gertrude Nemerov
Emmy Clarke
Grace Arbus
Genevieve McCarthy
Sophie Arbus
Boris McGiver
Jack Henry
Marceline Hugot
Tippa Henry
Mary Duffy
Althea
Emily Bergl
Allan's New Assistant
Gwendolyn Bucci
Dominatrix
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus in United States?
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and YouTube.
▸What language is Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus in?
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus?
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus rated?
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 304 ratings.
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