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Frances Ha

2013·Movie
1h 26min·R
81
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Melancholy7
  • Romance6

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

I'm not messy, I'm busy.

An aspiring dancer moves to New York City and becomes caught up in a whirlwind of flighty fair-weather friends, diminishing fortunes and career setbacks.
MumblecoreIndie FilmNew YorkBlack and WhiteContemporaryComing of AgeExistentialQuirkyFriendship

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Frances Ha

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Where can I stream Frances Ha legally?

Frances Ha is included with a subscription to Netflix, 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 Frances Ha worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Frances Ha rated?

RStrong language

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

How long is Frances Ha?

1 h 26 min

Frances Ha runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Frances Ha?

Critics87
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Frances Ha higher (87) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Frances Ha in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Brazil, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Frances Ha?

52ARATAUBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRCYDEDK+38

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Frances Ha in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Frances Ha use?

Perpetual PovertyHigh Hopes, Zero TalentCringe ComedyBrilliant, but LazyTitle DropThird WheelFallen-on-Hard-Times JobLike an Old Married CoupleGrowing Up SucksShout-Out"Friends" Rent ControlNerd Glassesand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for Frances Ha, including Perpetual Poverty, High Hopes, Zero Talent, Cringe Comedy.