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Flora and Son

2023Movie1 h 37 minR

78

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A cathartic, hopeful music movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Talent is relative.

Single mom Flora is at a loss about what to do with her rebellious teenage son, Max. Her efforts to keep him out of trouble lead to a beat-up acoustic guitar, a washed-up LA musician, and harmony for this frayed Dublin family.

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Musical Drama
Family Redemption
Mother-Son Bond
Indie Film
Emotional Journey
Contemporary Dublin
Music as Therapy
Character-Driven
Hopeful & Uplifting

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Directed by: John Carney
Written by: John Carney
Produced by: John Carney, Anthony Bregman, Peter Cron
Music by: Gary Clark

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September 21, 2023 · 1 h 37 min · R

Released: September 21, 2023
Runtime: 1 h 37 min
Age rating: R
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Music, Comedy, Drama
Original language: English
Made in: Ireland, United States
Available in: 87 countries

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Where can I stream Flora and Son?

In the United States, Flora and Son streams on Apple TV. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Flora and Son worth watching?

78

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 76). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is Flora and Son okay for kids?

RStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Flora and Son make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is Flora and Son plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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