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Pecker

1998·Movie
1h 26min·R

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Pecker fingerprint

Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some satire and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

He never realized how far 35 millimeters would take him.

A Baltimore teenager who picks up a second-hand camera starts snapping his way to stardom, soon turning into a nationwide sensation, with a fateful choice between his life and his art.
Coming-of-Age StoryPhotographySmall-Town LifeArt World SatirePop CultureFamily DynamicsNostalgicIndie Film

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Pecker

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pecker legally?

Pecker is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Pecker worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Pecker rated?

RStrong language

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

How long is Pecker?

1 h 26 min

Pecker runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Pecker?

Critics59
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 59 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see Pecker much the same way.

Was Pecker a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 38% of its budget.

What language is Pecker in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Pecker?

20ATAUBECACHDEDKESFIFRGBGGIELU+6

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

What tropes does Pecker use?

Disproportionate RetributionNaked First ImpressionKinder and CleanerCreator ProvincialismSweet ToothCreator CameoFag HagConsulting Mister PuppetIntentionally Awkward TitleMaking Love in All the Wrong PlacesPhotos LieAge-Inappropriate Art

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Pecker, including Disproportionate Retribution, Naked First Impression, Kinder and Cleaner.