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Dreamgirls

2006Movie2 h 10 minPG-13

73

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A deeply moving, nostalgic drama movie about show business and a real life story, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

All you have to do is dream.

A trio of female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own personal struggles along the way.

Feels like

Musical Drama
Showbiz Tragedy
Soul Music Legacy
Female Friendship & Betrayal
Nostalgic Period Piece
Emotional Catharsis
Powerful Vocal Performances
Ambition vs. Loyalty

Crew

Directed by: Bill Condon
Written by: Bill Condon
Produced by: Laurence Mark
Music by: Henry Krieger, Tom Eyen

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Facts

December 25, 2006 · 2 h 10 min · PG-13

Released: December 25, 2006
Runtime: 2 h 10 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama, Music
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $70 million
Box office: $155 million
Available in: 97 countries

Tropes

Extreme Doormat, Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Minor Role Major Impact +9

Extreme Doormat
Jerk with a Heart of Gold
Minor Role Major Impact
Did You Actually Believe...?
Ironic Echo
Alternate History
Un-Person
Ascended Extra
That Reminds Me of a Song
Character Catchphrase
The '70s
Death by Adaptation

12 of 107 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Dreamgirls?"

Questions about Dreamgirls

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Where can I stream Dreamgirls?

In the United States, Dreamgirls streams on Starz, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 31 other countries.

Is Dreamgirls worth watching?

73

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 76).

Is Dreamgirls okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Dreamgirls plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Dreamgirls use?

Extreme DoormatJerk with a Heart of GoldMinor Role Major ImpactDid You Actually Believe...?Ironic EchoAlternate HistoryUn-PersonAscended ExtraThat Reminds Me of a SongCharacter CatchphraseThe '70sDeath by Adaptationand 95 more

TV Tropes lists 107 tropes for it, including Extreme Doormat, Jerk with a Heart of Gold, and Minor Role Major Impact.