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Georgia Rule

2007·Movie
1h 53min·R
IMDb5.9Metacritic255.4Rotten Tomatoes19%52%

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Georgia Rule fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and cathartic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Mother. Daughter. Grandmother. In this family, attitude doesn't skip a generation.

Rebellious, uncontrollable teenager, Rachel is hauled off by her dysfunctional mother to spend the summer with her estranged grandmother, Georgia. Her journey will lead all three women to revelations of buried family secrets and an understanding that - regardless what happens - the ties that bind can never be broken.
Dysfunctional FamilyComing-of-AgeRelationship DramaIntergenerational ConflictSecrets and LiesSouthern SettingEmotionalCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Garry Marshall, Tommy Harper, Scott Marshall
Written by:
Mark Andrus
Produced by:
Pam Dixon, James G. Robinson, Bonnie Timmermann
Composed by:
John Debney, Dean A. Zupancic, Todd Toon

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Georgia Rule

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Where can I stream Georgia Rule legally?

PrimePhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVFawesome

Georgia Rule is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Georgia Rule worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 19%, and Metacritic 25). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Georgia Rule rated?

RStrong languageSexual contentDrug use

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

How long is Georgia Rule?

1 h 53 min

Georgia Rule runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Georgia Rule?

Critics22
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate Georgia Rule higher (55) than critics (22). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Georgia Rule a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$25 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $25 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Georgia Rule in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Georgia Rule?

40ALARATAUBABGBRCACHCLCOCZDEDK+26

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Georgia Rule in 40 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Georgia Rule use?

Armor-Piercing QuestionAs Long as It Sounds ForeignBerserk ButtonChekhov's GunMama BearKindly Vet"Eureka!" MomentNo Good Deed Goes UnpunishedTaglineNever My Fault

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Georgia Rule, including Armor-Piercing Question, As Long as It Sounds Foreign, Berserk Button.