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Fresh

1994·Movie
1h 54min·R

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What's your score?

Your score

Fresh fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

In a world where criminals make the rules, an innocent boy is out to beat them at their own game.

Death and violence anger twelve year old drug courier Fresh, who sets his rival employers against each other.
Gritty Urban DramaInner-City YouthCrime ThrillerDrug TradeComing-of-AgeSocial CommentaryBleak Realism1990s New YorkStreet Life

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Fresh

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fresh legally?

Fresh is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. 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 Fresh worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fresh rated?

RViolenceDrug useStrong language

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

How long is Fresh?

1 h 54 min

Fresh runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fresh?

Critics85
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Fresh much the same way.

Was Fresh a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$8 million

Yes. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 2.3 times its budget.

What language is Fresh in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Fresh?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fresh in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fresh use?

Anti-HeroDehumanizationVigilante ManThe DragonSmart People Play ChessBittersweet EndingChekhov's ClassroomForeshadowingNietzsche WannabeBeneath SuspicionCategory TraitorHair-Trigger Temperand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for Fresh, including Anti-Hero, Dehumanization, Vigilante Man.