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Labor Day

2013·Movie
1h 51min·PG-13
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Romance8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Two strangers are drawn together under incredible circumstances. What starts as an unforeseen encounter over a long holiday weekend soon becomes a second chance love story.
Romantic DramaSuspenseful ThrillerUnlikely ConnectionEmotional & PoignantCharacter-DrivenSlow-Burn NarrativeSecond Chances ThemeRural SettingMother-Son Bond

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Labor Day

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Labor Day legally?

Labor Day is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Labor Day worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Labor Day rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Labor Day?

1 h 51 min

Labor Day runs 1 h 51 min.

Is Labor Day based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Labor Day?

Critics43
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate Labor Day higher (63) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Labor Day a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$20 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $20 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Labor Day in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Labor Day?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Labor Day in 113 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Labor Day use?

Through His StomachOnce Done, Never ForgottenAbsurdly Youthful MotherThe Baby TrapHormone-Addled TeenagerJack of All TradesHands-On ApproachMama BearCassandra TruthBittersweet EndingAccidental MurderWham Lineand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for Labor Day, including Through His Stomach, Once Done, Never Forgotten, Absurdly Youthful Mother.