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Arizona Dream

1993·Movie
2h 22min·R

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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Tension4

Heart

Romantic and wondrous

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wonder8

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and sharp wit

  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy5

World

Family and the mind

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

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

A rebellious young man. With his own version of the future. And his own fantasy of love.

Rebellious young Axel Blackmar gets caught up into the family car business when his cousin, Paul, coaxes him to come to Arizona to attend the wedding of their Uncle Leo. As Axel makes the decision to try selling Cadillacs with his family, he meets an eccentric woman named Elaine and her equally quirky stepdaughter, Grace. Their lives become inextricably intertwined through romance, dreams – and death.
Quirky Romantic DramaSurreal ComedyEccentric CharactersWhimsical JourneyDreamlike AestheticPhilosophical ContemplationCharacter-Driven NarrativeOffbeat & OriginalBittersweet & Poignant

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Arizona Dream

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Arizona Dream legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Arizona Dream worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Arizona Dream rated?

RSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Arizona Dream?

2 h 22 min

Arizona Dream runs 2 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Arizona Dream?

Critics75
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see Arizona Dream much the same way.

Was Arizona Dream a box office hit?

Budget$19 million
Box office$112,547

No. It cost about $19 million to make and earned $112,547 worldwide, 1% of its budget.

What language is Arizona Dream in?

EnglishInuktitutSpanish

It was made in English, with some Inuktitut, Spanish. Produced in France, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Arizona Dream?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Arizona Dream in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Arizona Dream use?

Antagonistic OffspringBookendsBlack ComedySource MusicShout-OutContemplate Our NavelsRunning GagCall of the Wild Blue YonderCast Full of CrazyProfessional SlackerSmall Name, Big EgoDressing to Dieand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Arizona Dream, including Antagonistic Offspring, Bookends, Black Comedy.