Tuck Everlasting

2002·Movie
1h 30min·PG
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic668.5Rotten Tomatoes60%70%

Where to watch

Disney+

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Tuck Everlasting fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

If you could choose to live forever, would you?

Teenager Winnie Foster is growing up in a small rural town in 1914 with her loving but overprotective parents, but Winnie longs for a life of greater freedom and adventure.
Fantasy RomanceHistorical DramaComing-of-AgeFamily-FriendlyImmortalityNostalgicSpiritualMagical Realism

Crew

Directed by:
Deirdre Horgan, John Rusk, Alison C. Rosa
Written by:
James V. Hart, Jeffrey Lieber, Natalie Babbitt
Produced by:
Deborah Forte, William Teitler, Armyan Bernstein
Composed by:
Doc Kane, William Ross, Jamie Hardt

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Tuck Everlasting

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tuck Everlasting legally?

Disney+

Tuck Everlasting is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tuck Everlasting worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tuck Everlasting rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Tuck Everlasting?

1 h 30 min

Tuck Everlasting runs 1 h 30 min.

Is Tuck Everlasting based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tuck Everlasting?

Critics63
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate Tuck Everlasting higher (74) than critics (63). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Tuck Everlasting a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$19 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Tuck Everlasting in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Tuck Everlasting?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tuck Everlasting in 75 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tuck Everlasting use?

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TV Tropes lists 51 storytelling tropes for Tuck Everlasting, including Fate Worse than Death, Uptown Girl, I Just Want to Be Free.

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