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Rooftops

1989·Movie
1h 38min
26
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Rotten Tomatoes10%36%
IMDb4.7Rotten Tomatoes10%36%

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High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

It's the only place to be.

T, as most of his friends, lives in a self-constructed 'house', built on top of an old building in the city. Their one passion is 'combat'. Combat is a dance/streetfight during which the contestants try to push each other out of the arena, while not allowed to actually touch each other. When drugdealers move into the neighbourhood and kill T's best friend he embarks on a mission to eradicate the drug-presence in the neigbourhood. His friends are reluctant to help though, knowing what happened to T's friend when he crossed them.
Street GangsDance FightingDrug ViolenceSocial CommentaryUrban DecayComing-of-AgeMelancholy ToneNew York City

Crew

Directed by:
Robert Wise
Written by:
Allan A. Goldstein, Tony Mark, Terence Brennan
Produced by:
Taylor Hackford, Allan A. Goldstein, Hawk Koch
Composed by:
Michael Kamen, Dave Stewart, Tom Nelson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Rooftops legally?

PrimefuboTVPeacockThe RokuFandango at Home FreePlexFawesomePeacock Premium+

Rooftops is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rooftops worth watching?

26
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 27/100 (IMDb 4.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 10%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rooftops rated?

ViolenceDrug use

Content advisories: violence and drug use.

How long is Rooftops?

1 h 38 min

Rooftops runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rooftops?

Critics10
Audiences42

Not quite. Audiences rate Rooftops higher (42) than critics (10). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Rooftops in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Rooftops?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rooftops in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.