The Present

2024·Movie
1h 27min·NR
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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The Present fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Hopefulness9
  • Coming of Age9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family, growing up, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Time changes everything.

A brilliant boy discovers he can manipulate time using an enchanted family heirloom, then teaming up with his siblings to go back to the eve of their parents’ separation in hopes of changing the outcome. As their schemes become more elaborate, the siblings will learn about family bonds and what they can and can’t control.
Time ManipulationFamily BondsSibling AdventureEmotional GrowthMagical RealismFeel-Good MovieNostalgic ElementsHeartwarming Story

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Present

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Where can I stream The Present legally?

The Present is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Present worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Present rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Present?

1 h 27 min

The Present runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Present?

Critics65
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate The Present higher (65) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Present in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Present?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Present in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Present use?

Off-into-the-Distance EndingDramatic Gun CockTitle DropRage Breaking PointInsulting from Behind the Language BarrierCrapsack WorldPotty EmergencyReasonable Authority FigureUrban SegregationCall-Back

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for The Present, including Off-into-the-Distance Ending, Dramatic Gun Cock, Title Drop.

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