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I Used to Be Famous

2022Movie1 h 44 minR

ComedyDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic–5.8Rotten Tomatoes89%83%

A cathartic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Feels like

  • Feel-Good Story
  • Musical Redemption
  • Unexpected Friendship
  • Second Chances
  • Pop Music
  • Heartwarming
  • Emotional
  • Inspirational
  • British Film

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Eddie Sternberg
Written by
Eddie Sternberg, Zak Klein
Produced by
Collie McCarthy
Music by
David M Saunders

Everyone

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Facts

September 9, 2022 · 1 h 44 min · R

Released
September 9, 2022
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream I Used to Be Famous?"

Questions about I Used to Be Famous

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream I Used to Be Famous?

Netflix

In the United States, I Used to Be Famous streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is I Used to Be Famous worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Is I Used to Be Famous okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I Used to Be Famous make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is I Used to Be Famous plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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