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I Used to Be Darker

2013Movie1 h 30 min

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic694.6Rotten Tomatoes81%43%

A melancholic, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

When Taryn, a Northern Irish runaway, finds herself in trouble in Ocean City, MD, she seeks refuge with her aunt and uncle in Baltimore. But Kim and Bill have problems of their own: they’re trying to handle the end of their marriage gracefully for the sake of their daughter Abby, just home from her first year of college. A story of family revelations, looking for love and figuring out where to find it next.

Feels like

  • Indie Family Drama
  • Character Study
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Melancholic Realism
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Subtle Humor
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Intimate Storytelling
  • Bittersweet Tone

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Matthew Porterfield
Written by
Matthew Porterfield, Amy Belk
Produced by
Ryan Zacarias, Steve Holmgren, Eric Bannat

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Facts

October 4, 2013 · 1 h 30 min · Strong Language

Released
October 4, 2013
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream I Used to Be Darker?"

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Where can I stream I Used to Be Darker?

Kanopy

In the United States, I Used to Be Darker is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is I Used to Be Darker worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 69). Critics rate it higher (75 out of 100) than audiences (49).

Is I Used to Be Darker okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is I Used to Be Darker plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is I Used to Be Darker good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.