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BlackBerry

2023·Movie
2h 0min·R
82
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and sharp wit

  • Cringe Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor7

World

A real life story, technology, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Work hard. Fail hard.

Two mismatched entrepreneurs – egghead innovator Mike Lazaridis and cut-throat businessman Jim Balsillie – joined forces in an endeavour that was to become a worldwide hit in little more than a decade. The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone.
Tech Industry DramaBiographical FilmCorporate ThrillerEntrepreneurial SpiritRise and FallCharacter-DrivenDark Comedy ElementsBusiness HistoryFast-Paced

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about BlackBerry

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream BlackBerry legally?

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

Is BlackBerry worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is BlackBerry rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is BlackBerry?

2 h 0 min

BlackBerry runs 2 h 0 min.

Is BlackBerry based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on BlackBerry?

Critics88
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate BlackBerry higher (88) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was BlackBerry a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 52% of its budget.

What language is BlackBerry in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States, Finland.

In how many countries can I watch BlackBerry?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for BlackBerry in 99 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does BlackBerry use?

The DeterminatorCreative SterilityThe CameoEmbarrassing Last NameLayman's TermsNot-So-Well-Intentioned ExtremistBookendsHolding the FloorScrew This, I'm Outta Here!It Will Never Catch OnLiving Emotional CrutchBerserk Buttonand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for BlackBerry, including The Determinator, Creative Sterility, The Cameo.