The Crime of the Century
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: May 10, 2021
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9

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  1. CelloAfoxx
    Jul 28, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This documentary was so eye opening. Living in southwest virginia i have watched this happen first hand. It's not far fetched.… Expand

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#23 Best TV Season of 2021

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Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Nick Schager
    May 10, 2021
    90
    An evisceration of Big Pharma. ... With a level-headedness that makes its takedown all the more effective, Gibney’s film shines a spotlight on the evolution of Purdue and company’s treacherous conduct.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    May 10, 2021
    70
    There are original documents and revelations here, but they aren’t always presented in a way that lets you know what’s new and notable about them. ... The Crime of the Century is good instead of great.
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  3. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Nick Allen
    May 10, 2021
    75
    While the documentary has so much to share, it doesn't have the poignancy or poetry that helps such informed calls for attention to truly resonate.
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