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Just Looking

1999Movie1 h 37 minR

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

A sensual, nostalgic drama movie about growing up and history.

Good for friends night · pure escapism · adults

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Story

A voyeuristic coming-of-age comedy.

It's 1955. Lenny is a 14-year old boy who is totally fascinated by sex. He is too scared to "do it," so he dedicates his summer to seeing two other people do it. Easier said than done. Caught in the act of spying, his mother and stepfather ship him off to spend the summer with his aunt and uncle in "the country" -- Queens. His plan looks like a bust and his summer seems destined for boredom, until he meets a whole new group of friends -- young teens who have a "sex club."

Feels like

  • Retro Sexual Awakening
  • Awkward Teen Comedy
  • Period Piece Nostalgia
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Cringe Humor
  • Queens Suburbia Setting
  • Voyeuristic Obsession
  • Social Awkwardness
  • Mid-Century Americana

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Jason Alexander
Written by
Marshall Karp
Produced by
Jean Doumanian

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 21, 1999 · 1 h 37 min · R

Released
October 21, 1999
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Nudity, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Just Looking?"

Questions about Just Looking

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Just Looking?

In the United States, Just Looking is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, Runtime, and Tubi TV.

Is Just Looking worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 45%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (45).

Will Just Looking make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Just Looking plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.