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Thelma

2024·Movie
1h 38min·PG-13
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Revenge has never been sweeter.

When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her.
Geriatric Action-ComedyGritty RealismFamily-CentricRoad TripRedemptionSocial JusticeCrime CaperQuirkyFeel-Good

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Thelma

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Thelma legally?

Thelma is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Thelma worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Thelma rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Thelma?

1 h 38 min

Thelma runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Thelma?

Critics88
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate Thelma higher (88) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Thelma a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$13 million

Yes. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 2.5 times its budget.

What language is Thelma in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Switzerland.

In how many countries can I watch Thelma?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Thelma in 119 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Thelma use?

Masturbation Means Sexual FrustrationQueer Establishing MomentBlessed with SuckQuestionable ConsentIronyVomit Indiscretion ShotFoilSlipping a MickeyOh, Crap!Throwing Off the DisabilityIt Makes Sense in ContextDaddy's Girland 87 more

TV Tropes lists 99 storytelling tropes for Thelma, including Masturbation Means Sexual Frustration, Queer Establishing Moment, Blessed with Suck.