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Music and Lyrics

2007·Movie
1h 44min·PG-13
64
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Striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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Share the music with someone you love.

A washed-up '80s pop star gets a chance at a comeback when reigning pop diva Cora Corman invites him to write & record a duet with her, but there's a problem--Alex hasn't written a song in years; he's never written lyrics and he has to come up with a hit in a matter of days.
Romantic ComedyPop MusicShowbiz RomanceSongwriting Collaboration80s Pop StarFeel-Good MoviePop CultureMusical Elements

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Where can I stream Music and Lyrics legally?

You can 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 Music and Lyrics worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Music and Lyrics rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Music and Lyrics?

1 h 44 min

Music and Lyrics runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Music and Lyrics?

Critics62
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 62 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see Music and Lyrics much the same way.

Was Music and Lyrics a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$146 million

Yes. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $146 million worldwide, 3.6 times its budget.

What language is Music and Lyrics in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Music and Lyrics?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Music and Lyrics in 82 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Music and Lyrics use?

"The Reason You Suck" SpeechSad-Times MontageThe LancerAffectionate ParodyBrick JokeConcert ClimaxCaptain ObviousThree Minutes of WrithingBrainless BeautyThe "The" Title ConfusionBig Sister InstinctExplain, Explain... Oh, Crap!and 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for Music and Lyrics, including "The Reason You Suck" Speech, Sad-Times Montage, The Lancer.