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Grand Canyon

1991·Movie
2h 14min·R
70
GoodGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Violence4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

A story of friendship and other natural wonders.

The lives of six residents from different backgrounds intertwine in modern-day Los Angeles. At the center is the unlikely friendship of two men from different races and classes brought together when one finds himself in jeopardy in the other's rough neighborhood.
Ensemble DramaSocial CommentaryRacial TensionsUrban LifeInterconnected StoriesCharacter StudyLos AngelesThought-Provoking

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Grand Canyon worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Grand Canyon rated?

RStrong languageViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and violence.

How long is Grand Canyon?

2 h 14 min

Grand Canyon runs 2 h 14 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Grand Canyon?

Critics72
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 72 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Grand Canyon much the same way.

What language is Grand Canyon in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Grand Canyon use?

Sleeping with the BossWild HairGangbangersDistracted by the SexyOnly a Flesh WoundMatch CutSliding Scale of Idealism Versus CynicismTime-Passes MontageThe World Is Just AwesomeCovert PervertOh, Crap!No Name Givenand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 storytelling tropes for Grand Canyon, including Sleeping with the Boss, Wild Hair, Gangbangers.