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A , drama: , but never scary, .
Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking
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Chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.
Historical DramaSocial CommentaryComing-of-Age StorySystemic InjusticeBleak & PoignantCharacter-DrivenFriendship & ResilienceInstitutional AbuseAmerican History
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Is Nickel Boys worth watching?
79
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 91). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (68).
Is Nickel Boys okay for kids?
PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery
Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Will I feel good after watching Nickel Boys?
BleakHopeful
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.
Is Nickel Boys plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
Was Nickel Boys a box office flop?
Budget$23 million
Box office$3 million
Yes: it cost about $23 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 13% of its budget.