The Exploding Boy fingerprintFunny, strong craft, light on feelings.
Calm and low-key
Melancholic
Much of it is about growing up and family.
Some absurdist humor and dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Growing up, everyday modern life, and the mind
Standout characters, direction, and performances
Functional look and sound
Calm and low-key
The Exploding Boy is calm and low-intensity.
Melancholic
Much of it is about growing up and family.
Emotionally, it's melancholic. Much of it is about growing up and family.
Some absurdist humor and dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some absurdist humor and dark humor.
Growing up, everyday modern life, and the mind
Its world is built around growing up, everyday modern life, and the mind.
Standout characters, direction, and performances
The characters, direction, and performances stand out.
Functional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
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Overall: Similar vibe.
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The Exploding Boy is included with a subscription to IndieFlix and Here TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.
1 h 23 min
The Exploding Boy runs 1 h 23 min.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
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5.9
