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Empire Records

1995Movie1 h 30 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic476.6Rotten Tomatoes35%83%
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic476.6Rotten Tomatoes35%83%

Summary

The employees of an independent music store learn about each other as they try to stop the store from being absorbed by a large chain.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Allan Moyle
Written by
Carol Heikkinen
Produced by
Arnon Milchan, Alan Riche, Tony Ludwig
Music by
Paul Zydel, Mitchell Leib, Scott Ganary

Everyone

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Facts

September 22, 1995 · 1 h 30 min · PG-13

Released
September 22, 1995
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$303,841
Available in
26 countries

Tropes

Nerves of Steel, Beleaguered Assistant, Le Parkour +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Empire Records?"

Questions about Empire Records

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Empire Records?

Plex

In the United States, Empire Records is free with ads on Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is Empire Records worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (41).

Is Empire Records okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Empire Records make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Empire Records good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

It can be: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Empire Records use?

Nerves of SteelBeleaguered AssistantLe ParkourDay in the LifeStylistic SuckExact WordsOnly Sane Employee"The Reason You Suck" SpeechFlipping the BirdCensor ShadowHe's Got a Weapon!Hadaka Apronand 57 more

TV Tropes lists 69 tropes for it, including Nerves of Steel, Beleaguered Assistant, and Le Parkour.