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Janet Planet

2024Movie1 h 53 minPG-13

72

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72

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Summary

In rural Western Massachusetts, 11-year-old Lacy spends the summer of 1991 at home, enthralled by her own imagination and the attention of her mother, Janet. As the months pass, three visitors enter their orbit, all captivated by Janet.

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Directed by: Annie Baker
Written by: Annie Baker
Produced by: Dan Janvey, Annie Baker, Derrick Tseng
Music by: George A. Lara, Paul Hsu, Deanna Williams

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June 21, 2024 · 1 h 53 min · PG-13

Released: June 21, 2024
Runtime: 1 h 53 min
Age rating: PG-13
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom, United States
Box office: $727,621
Available in: 104 countries

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Where can I stream Janet Planet?

Fandango at Home Free

In the United States, Janet Planet is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Fawesome, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is Janet Planet worth watching?

72

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (84 out of 100) than audiences (61).

Is Janet Planet okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Janet Planet plot-driven or character-driven?

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