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Zig Zag

2002Movie1 h 41 minR

Drama
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic584.3Rotten Tomatoes44%45%
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic584.3Rotten Tomatoes44%45%

Summary

An autistic 15-year-old boy steals money from his boss to provide rent for his abusive father, who uses the money to repay a loan shark.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
David S. Goyer
Written by
David S. Goyer, Landon J. Napoleon
Produced by
Andrew Stevens, Elie Samaha
Music by
Grant-Lee Phillips

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Facts

June 14, 2002 · 1 h 41 min · R

Released
June 14, 2002
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
R
Content
Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
21 countries

Tropes

Last-Name Basis, Batter Up!, Off the Record +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Zig Zag?"

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Where can I stream Zig Zag?

The RokuShout! FactoryTubi TV

In the United States, Zig Zag streams on Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Zig Zag worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 58).

What tropes does Zig Zag use?

Last-Name BasisBatter Up!Off the RecordSaturday-Morning CartoonOnly FriendCamelCaseNot Now, KiddoDeath by ChildbirthDesk Sweep of RageBroken-Window WarningThe TalkReally 17 Years Oldand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Last-Name Basis, Batter Up!, and Off the Record.