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Labor Day

2013Movie1 h 51 minPG-13

DramaRomance
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic526.7Rotten Tomatoes34%54%

A romantic, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Romantic Drama
  • Suspenseful Thriller
  • Unlikely Connection
  • Emotional & Poignant
  • Character-Driven
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Second Chances Theme
  • Rural Setting
  • Mother-Son Bond

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Jason Reitman
Written by
Jason Reitman, Joyce Maynard
Produced by
Jason Reitman, Helen Estabrook, Russell Smith
Music by
Rolfe Kent

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Facts

December 27, 2013 · 1 h 51 min · PG-13

Released
December 27, 2013
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$20 million
Available in
113 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Through His Stomach, Once Done, Never Forgotten, Absurdly Youthful Mother +9

  • Through His Stomach
  • Once Done, Never Forgotten
  • Absurdly Youthful Mother
  • The Baby Trap
  • Hormone-Addled Teenager
  • Jack of All Trades
  • Hands-On Approach
  • Mama Bear
  • Cassandra Truth
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Accidental Murder
  • Wham Line

12 of 30 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Labor Day?"

Questions about Labor Day

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Labor Day?

Paramount+KanopyHoopla

In the United States, Labor Day streams on Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 70 other countries.

Is Labor Day worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (43).

Is Labor Day okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Labor Day good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsIntergenerationalPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Labor Day plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

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 tropes for it, including Through His Stomach, Once Done, Never Forgotten, and Absurdly Youthful Mother.