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BlackBerry

2023Movie2 h 0 minR

ComedyDrama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic787.1Rotten Tomatoes97%92%

A fast-paced, tense comedy movie about a real life story and technology, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, comfort or scares.

Movies with

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Tech Industry Drama
  • Biographical Film
  • Corporate Thriller
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit
  • Rise and Fall
  • Character-Driven
  • Dark Comedy Elements
  • Business History
  • Fast-Paced

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Matt Johnson
Written by
Matt Johnson, Matthew Miller
Produced by
Niv Fichman, Matthew Miller, Fraser Ash
Music by
Jay McCarrol

Everyone

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

Facts

February 13, 2023 · 2 h 0 min · R

Released
February 13, 2023
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States, Finland
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
101 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

Tropes

The Determinator, Creative Sterility, The Cameo +9

  • The Determinator
  • Creative Sterility
  • The Cameo
  • Embarrassing Last Name
  • Layman's Terms
  • Not-So-Well-Intentioned Extremist
  • Bookends
  • Holding the Floor
  • Screw This, I'm Outta Here!
  • It Will Never Catch On
  • Living Emotional Crutch
  • Berserk Button

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream BlackBerry?"

Questions about BlackBerry

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream BlackBerry?

NetflixPhiloAMC+KanopySundance Now

In the United States, BlackBerry streams on Netflix, Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 33 other countries.

Is BlackBerry worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 78). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Will BlackBerry make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is BlackBerry plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was BlackBerry a box office flop?

Budget$5 million
Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 52% of its budget.

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 tropes for it, including The Determinator, Creative Sterility, and The Cameo.