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Why Stop Now?

2012·Movie
1h 28min·R
40
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Coming of Age7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Rehab.

When a college piano prodigy tries to check his mother into rehab, he is taken hostage by her drug dealer and swept along on a wild adventure.
Quirky Indie ComedyDysfunctional FamilyDrug-Fueled AdventureComing-of-AgeFast-PacedOffbeat HumorCrime CaperEccentric CharactersPiano Prodigy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Why Stop Now? legally?

Why Stop Now? is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. 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 Why Stop Now? worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 36). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Why Stop Now? rated?

RDrug useStrong language

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

How long is Why Stop Now??

1 h 28 min

Why Stop Now? runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Why Stop Now??

Critics31
Audiences48

Not quite. Audiences rate Why Stop Now? higher (48) than critics (31). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Why Stop Now? in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Why Stop Now??

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Why Stop Now? in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.