Betty & Blue

2024Movie14 min

45
MediocreGoodWatch score
45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

A Black musician, now in the later stages of his life, harks back to the magical moments in his childhood, career, and his relationship with his father who introduced him to his first true love: his trumpet named Betty.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Directed by
Cole Swanson
Written by
Cole Swanson

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Facts

June 4, 2024 · 14 min · Drama, Music

Released
June 4, 2024
Runtime
14 min
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
English
Budget
$85,000

Tropes

Fan Disservice, Sanity Slippage, Dirty Old Man +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Betty & Blue worth watching?"

Questions about Betty & Blue

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Betty & Blue worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 8.1).

Is Betty & Blue okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Betty & Blue plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Betty & Blue?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 7 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Betty & Blue use?

Fan DisserviceSanity SlippageDirty Old ManMercy KillMood WhiplashEye ScreamHearing VoicesDrives Like CrazyErotic EatingObsessive-Compulsive BarkeepingGoing CommandoShameless Fanservice Girland 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Fan Disservice, Sanity Slippage, and Dirty Old Man.