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You Can Count on Me

2000Movie1 h 51 minR

Drama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic857.5Rotten Tomatoes95%88%
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic857.5Rotten Tomatoes95%88%

Summary

A single mother's life is thrown into turmoil after her struggling, rarely-seen younger brother returns to town.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Kenneth Lonergan
Written by
Kenneth Lonergan
Produced by
Jeffrey Sharp, Barbara De Fina, John N. Hart
Music by
Lesley Barber

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Facts

March 3, 2000 · 1 h 51 min · R

Released
March 3, 2000
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$11 million
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

Reasonable Authority Figure, Awful Wedded Life, Sympathetic Adulterer +7

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream You Can Count on Me?"

Questions about You Can Count on Me

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream You Can Count on Me?

fuboTVParamount+

In the United States, You Can Count on Me streams on fuboTV and Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is You Can Count on Me worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.5, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 85). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is You Can Count on Me okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is You Can Count on Me plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and dialogue centrality (10 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is You Can Count on Me good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.