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It's a Disaster

2013·Movie
1h 30min·R

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It's a Disaster fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and dark humor

  • Cringe Humor9
  • Dark Humor8
  • Situational Comedy7

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Brunch is about to get a whole lot worse.

Four couples meet for Sunday brunch only to discover they are stuck in a house together as the world may be about to end.
Darkly HumorousApocalyptic ComedyEnsemble CastRelationship DynamicsSocially AwkwardExistential DreadCringe HumorIntimate SettingDialogue-DrivenIndependent Film

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about It's a Disaster

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Where can I stream It's a Disaster legally?

It's a Disaster is included with a subscription to Peacock, Philo, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is It's a Disaster worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is It's a Disaster rated?

RStrong languageSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is It's a Disaster?

1 h 30 min

It's a Disaster runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on It's a Disaster?

Critics68
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see It's a Disaster much the same way.

What language is It's a Disaster in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch It's a Disaster?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for It's a Disaster in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does It's a Disaster use?

Go Out With A BangCommitment IssuesManchildIgnored Vital News ReportsRhetorical Question BlunderSlept Through the ApocalypseForeshadowingCrazy-PreparedClosed CircleRed ShirtWorld Limited to the PlotSpeech-Centric Workand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for It's a Disaster, including Go Out With A Bang, Commitment Issues, Manchild.