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Nancy Drew

2007·Movie
1h 39min·PG
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Small town girl. Big time adventure.

Intrepid teenage private eye Nancy Drew heads to Tinseltown with her father to investigate the unsolved murder of a movie star in this old-fashioned whodunit based on Carolyn Keene's popular series of books for young adults. But can the small-town girl cut through the Hollywood hype to solve the case?
Teen DetectiveMysteryComing-of-AgeNostalgicFamily-FriendlyHollywoodGirl DetectiveHomagePop Culture

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Nancy Drew legally?

Nancy Drew is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and YouTube Free. 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 Nancy Drew worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Nancy Drew rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Nancy Drew?

1 h 39 min

Nancy Drew runs 1 h 39 min.

Is Nancy Drew based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Nancy Drew?

Critics52
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate Nancy Drew higher (62) than critics (52). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Nancy Drew a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$31 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $31 million worldwide, 1.5 times its budget.

What language is Nancy Drew in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Nancy Drew?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Nancy Drew in 82 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Nancy Drew use?

UnderstatementOh, Crap!Wild Teen PartyThe RevealFaking the DeadTook a Level in KindnessShout-OutFood as BribeIndecisive ParodyThe CameoChekhov's SkillWham Lineand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for Nancy Drew, including Understatement, Oh, Crap!, Wild Teen Party.