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C.R.A.Z.Y.

2005·Movie
2h 6min·NR
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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C.R.A.Z.Y. fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Family Dynamics10
  • Nostalgia9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Growing up, family, and history

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

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Growing up in this family, you'd have to be... C.R.A.Z.Y.

A young French Canadian, one of five boys in a conservative family in the 1960s and 1970s, struggles to reconcile his emerging identity with his father's values.
Quebecois Coming-of-AgeFamily Drama1970s NostalgiaSexual IdentityFather-Son RelationshipEmotional ResonanceCanadian CinemaSelf-DiscoverySoundtrack Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about C.R.A.Z.Y.

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Where can I stream C.R.A.Z.Y. legally?

C.R.A.Z.Y. is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. 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 C.R.A.Z.Y. worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is C.R.A.Z.Y. rated?

NRStrong languageSexual contentDrug use

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

How long is C.R.A.Z.Y.?

2 h 6 min

C.R.A.Z.Y. runs 2 h 6 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on C.R.A.Z.Y.?

Critics91
Audiences85

Yes. Critics average 91 and audiences 85 out of 100, so both groups see C.R.A.Z.Y. much the same way.

What language is C.R.A.Z.Y. in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch C.R.A.Z.Y.?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for C.R.A.Z.Y. in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does C.R.A.Z.Y. use?

Armored Closet GayAw, Look! They Really Do Love Each OtherThe BeardBerserk ButtonStraight GayFun with AcronymsChekhov's GunCloset KeyWhat Happened to the Mouse?Title DropMr. FanserviceSibling Rivalryand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for C.R.A.Z.Y., including Armored Closet Gay, Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other, The Beard.