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What's My Name Again?

2023·Movie
1h 53min·R

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Melancholic and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Growing up, family, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Identity Pending

In 1985, a seemingly quintessential Southern California teen's identity unravels as he's forced to choose one of his 3 fathers' last names before he comes of age.
Coming-of-Age Identity CrisisSouthern California 1980sMultiple Father FiguresUnraveling Family SecretsExistential Teen AngstMelancholy & ReflectiveIntriguing MysteryCharacter-Driven NarrativeSocial Commentary on Family

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream What's My Name Again? legally?

What's My Name Again? is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is What's My Name Again? worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is What's My Name Again? rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is What's My Name Again??

1 h 53 min

What's My Name Again? runs 1 h 53 min.

What language is What's My Name Again? in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch What's My Name Again??

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for What's My Name Again? in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.