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ATL

2006·Movie
1h 47min·PG-13

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

A New American Story

As four friends prepare for life after high school, different challenges bring about turning points in each of their lives. The dramas unfold and resolve at their local rollerskating rink, Cascade.
Urban Coming-of-AgeFriendship DramaHip-Hop CultureNostalgic CharmCommunity FocusRealistic PortrayalRoller Rink SettingHeartfelt RelationshipsGenerational ConflictSoundtrack Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about ATL

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream ATL legally?

ATL is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. 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 ATL worth watching?

67
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is ATL rated?

PG-13Strong languageDrug use

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is ATL?

1 h 47 min

ATL runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on ATL?

Critics63
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate ATL higher (71) than critics (63). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was ATL a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$21 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $21 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is ATL in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch ATL?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for ATL in 71 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does ATL use?

Papa BearMeaningful NameDid You Just Flip Off Cthulhu?Noodle IncidentTrollThe Aggressive Drug DealerAuto EroticaWhere da White Women At?The Alleged CarLocal HangoutAll Men Are PervertsFaux Affably Eviland 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for ATL, including Papa Bear, Meaningful Name, Did You Just Flip Off Cthulhu?.