Fred Won't Move Out

2012·Movie
1h 14min

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

Fred (Elliott Gould) lives with his Alzheimers' struggling wife, Susan in their home of over fifty years. Fred's grown up children try to convince him to move into a care home alongside Susan, however, he does not approve of this idea.
Emotional DramaFamily ConflictAging & DementiaCaregiving ChallengesStubborn ProtagonistIntergenerational DynamicsPoignant & HeartfeltRealistic Character StudyHome & Belonging

Crew

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Fred Won't Move Out legally?

Fred Won't Move Out is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fred Won't Move Out worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Fred Won't Move Out?

1 h 14 min

Fred Won't Move Out runs 1 h 14 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fred Won't Move Out?

Critics66
Audiences32

Not quite. Critics rate Fred Won't Move Out higher (66) than audiences (32). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Fred Won't Move Out in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Fred Won't Move Out?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fred Won't Move Out in 48 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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