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Lucas

1986·Movie
1h 40min·PG-13
72
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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and sports

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

It's about falling in love. For the first time.

A brilliant but socially inept 14-year-old experiences heartbreak for the first time when his two best friends – Cappie, an older-brother figure, and Maggie, the new girl with whom he is in love – fall for each other.
Coming-of-Age Romance80s NostalgiaTeen AngstFirst LoveHeartbreakSocially Awkward ProtagonistInnocentBittersweetSupportive Friendship

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Lucas worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lucas rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Lucas?

1 h 40 min

Lucas runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lucas?

Critics76
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Lucas much the same way.

Was Lucas a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$8 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is Lucas in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Lucas use?

HypocriteAte His GunAnimal MotifsGone Horribly RightThe Freelance Shame SquadSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeDeadpan SnarkerOblivious to LoveFriend to BugsGroin AttackLonely Rich KidHope Spotand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for Lucas, including Hypocrite, Ate His Gun, Animal Motifs.