7.8
Is Lackawanna Blues worth watching?
75
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%). Audiences rate it higher (85 out of 100) than critics (75).
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Good for family movie night · friends night · kids
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In the songs of life, every note matters.
In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of a cast of characters in the boarding house where he lives in 1960s Lackawanna, New York.
Rhythm and BluesComing-of-AgeBoarding House1960sFamily LoveCharacter-DrivenHistorical SettingMusical Drama
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Is Lackawanna Blues okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Is Lackawanna Blues plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.