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Nobody's Fool

1994·Movie
1h 50min·R
81
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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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

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About

In a town where nothing ever happens... everything is about to happen to Sully.

A rascally man nearing retirement juggles a workers' compensation suit while secretly working for his nemesis and flirting with his nemesis' young wife. As his estranged son returns, he faces new family responsibilities, while a banker plots to evict him from his home.
Small-Town DramaGrumpy ProtagonistFamily ReconciliationWorking-Class LifeBittersweet ComedyCharacter-DrivenLate-Life ChangesUpstate New YorkQuirky

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Nobody's Fool legally?

Nobody's Fool is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ 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 Nobody's Fool worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 86). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Nobody's Fool rated?

RStrong language

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

How long is Nobody's Fool?

1 h 50 min

Nobody's Fool runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Nobody's Fool?

Critics89
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Nobody's Fool higher (89) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Nobody's Fool a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$39 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $39 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is Nobody's Fool in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Nobody's Fool?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Nobody's Fool in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Nobody's Fool use?

Abusive ParentsMay–December RomanceBunny-Ears LawyerYou Need to Get LaidAdaptation DistillationI Have No Son!FanserviceWorthy OpponentStrip PokerCatchphraseDrug-Crazed SavageryKnight in Sour Armorand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 storytelling tropes for Nobody's Fool, including Abusive Parents, May–December Romance, Bunny-Ears Lawyer.