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Becoming Redwood

2012·Movie
1h 38min

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Growing up, family, and sports

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

When life falls apart, start swinging

A quirky coming of age story about an 11-year-old boy named Redwood who dreams that if he can beat Jack Nicklaus at the 1975 Master's of golf he'll reunite his parents.
Quirky Coming-of-AgeHeartwarming Family DramaChildhood DreamsInnocence & HopeGolf ThemedEmotional JourneyFeel-Good IndieUnderdog StorySentimental

Crew

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Becoming Redwood legally?

Becoming Redwood is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Becoming Redwood worth watching?

43
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Becoming Redwood?

1 h 38 min

Becoming Redwood runs 1 h 38 min.

What language is Becoming Redwood in?

EnglishHungarian

It was made in English, with some Hungarian. Produced in Canada.