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Waking Ned
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An , comedy: but never a tearjerker.
Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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Finally, a comedy that will make you feel like a million bucks.
When a lottery winner dies of shock, his fellow townsfolk attempt to claim the money.
Feel-Good ComedySmall-Town EccentricityIrish CharmGentle HumorHeartwarming StoryCommunity SpiritQuirky CharactersLighthearted CaperFeel-Good Vibe
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Is Waking Ned worth watching?
76
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Waking Ned rated?
PG
It's rated PG in the United States.
How long is Waking Ned?
1 h 31 min
Waking Ned runs 1 h 31 min.
Will Waking Ned make me laugh?
Funny
Yes. The humor is mostly situational comedy and slapstick.
Is Waking Ned plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven. It leans on dialogue centrality and character depth more than on its plot.
Can I half-watch Waking Ned?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes. It's easy to follow.
Is Waking Ned good for date night?
and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night
Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance plays a supporting part.
Will Waking Ned scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
No.
Will I feel good after watching Waking Ned?
BleakHopeful
Yes. It's an uplifting movie that leaves you hopeful.
Do critics and audiences agree on Waking Ned?
Critics77
Audiences78
Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Waking Ned much the same way.
Was Waking Ned a box office hit?
Budget$3 million
Box office$44 million
Yes, a big one. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $44 million worldwide, 14.5 times its budget.
What language is Waking Ned in?
EnglishIrishLatin
It was made in English, with some Irish, Latin. Produced in France, United Kingdom.
In how many countries can I watch Waking Ned?
29
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+15GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Waking Ned in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
What tropes does Waking Ned use?
Maintain the LieIronySecondary Character TitleNon-AnswerMeaningful FuneralObfuscating DisabilityBlack ComedyGilligan CutWill Not Tell a LieThose Two GuysTwo Guys and a GirlTalking in Your Dreamsand 38 more
TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for Waking Ned, including Maintain the Lie, Irony, Secondary Character Title.