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Quadrophenia

1979·Movie
2h 0min·R
82
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A , drama: , but never scary, .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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A Way of Life

Based on the 1973 rock opera album of the same name by The Who, this is the story of 60s teenager Jimmy. At work he slaves in a dead-end job. While after, he shops for tailored suits and rides his scooter as part of the London Mod scene.
Mod Culture1960s EnglandComing-of-AgeYouth RebellionIdentity CrisisRock MusicSocial CommentaryNostalgicCult Classic

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Where can I stream Quadrophenia?

In the United States, Quadrophenia streams on fuboTV and HBO Max, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Quadrophenia worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 79). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Was Quadrophenia a box office flop?

Budget$3 million
Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 42% of its budget.

What tropes does Quadrophenia use?

Bathtub BondingHow We Got HereBookendsFandom RivalryAnachronism StewMy Car Hates MePresent-Day PastLarge HamWall Bang HerTie-In NovelRefuge in AudacityArtistic Licence – Geographyand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Bathtub Bonding, How We Got Here, and Bookends.