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The Great Gatsby

1974·Movie
2h 24min·PG

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Immersive world, strong craft.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply romantic and deeply moving

  • Romance9
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout dialogue, characters, and direction

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout score and cinematography

  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Centrality8

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About

Gone is the romance that was so divine

Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.
Period RomanceTragic Love StoryRoaring TwentiesSocial SatireClass & WealthObsession & IllusionJazz Age GlamourLiterary AdaptationNostalgic Drama

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Great Gatsby

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Where can I stream The Great Gatsby legally?

The Great Gatsby is included with a subscription to MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, 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 The Great Gatsby worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Great Gatsby rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Great Gatsby?

2 h 24 min

The Great Gatsby runs 2 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Great Gatsby?

Critics42
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate The Great Gatsby higher (57) than critics (42). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Great Gatsby a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$27 million

Yes. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $27 million worldwide, 4.1 times its budget.

What language is The Great Gatsby in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Great Gatsby?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Great Gatsby in 79 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Great Gatsby use?

Adaptation Dye-JobAdaptational HeroismAdapted OutAnimal Reaction ShotAte His GunThe Film of the BookWedding SmashersMood WhiplashKilled OffscreenLonely FuneralKosher Nostra

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for The Great Gatsby, including Adaptation Dye-Job, Adaptational Heroism, Adapted Out.