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Without a Paddle

2004·Movie
1h 35min·PG-13

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Funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wholesome6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The call of the wild. The thrill of adventure. The mistake of a lifetime.

Three friends, whose lives have been drifting apart, reunite for the funeral of a fourth childhood friend. When looking through their childhood belongings, they discover a trunk which contained details on a quest their friend was attempting. It revealed that he was hot on the trail of the $200,000 that went missing with airplane hijacker D.B. Cooper in 1971. They decide to continue his journey, but do not understand the dangers they will soon encounter.
Buddy ComedyWilderness AdventureSlapstick HumorTreasure HuntNostalgic FriendshipFast-PacedLightheartedEscapist FunRoad Trip Comedy

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Where can I stream Without a Paddle legally?

Without a Paddle is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and YouTube Free. 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 Without a Paddle worth watching?

41
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 15%, and Metacritic 29). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Without a Paddle rated?

PG-13Strong languageDrug use

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is Without a Paddle?

1 h 35 min

Without a Paddle runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Without a Paddle?

Critics22
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate Without a Paddle higher (62) than critics (22). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Without a Paddle a box office hit?

Budget$19 million
Box office$70 million

Yes. It cost about $19 million to make and earned $70 million worldwide, 3.7 times its budget.

What language is Without a Paddle in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Without a Paddle?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Without a Paddle in 63 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Without a Paddle use?

Nobody PoopsAffectionate ParodyMama BearHoist by His Own PetardQueer Establishing MomentBears Are Bad NewsAwesome, but ImpracticalDouble EntendreIntimate HealingHairy GirlTempting FateRunning Gagand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for Without a Paddle, including Nobody Poops, Affectionate Parody, Mama Bear.