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Notorious

2009·Movie
2h 2min·R
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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A , drama: , but never scary, .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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No dream is too B.I.G.

"Notorious" is the story of Christopher Wallace. Through raw talent and sheer determination, Wallace transforms himself from Brooklyn street hustler (once selling crack to pregnant women) to one of the greatest rappers of all time: The Notorious B.I.G. Follow his meteoric rise to fame and his refusal to succumb to expectations - redefining our notion of "The American Dream."
Biographical DramaHip-Hop CultureCrime & RedemptionMusic IndustryAmerican DreamStreet HustleComplex Character StudyRise to FameTragic Hero

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Where can I stream Notorious?

In the United States, Notorious streams on Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Notorious worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 60). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (56).

What tropes does Notorious use?

Historical Villain UpgradeThe '80sThe '90sHypocriteGood ParentsFat BastardHeel–Face TurnAnachronism StewHuge Guy, Tiny GirlNo-Holds-Barred BeatdownBrilliant, but LazyGet Out!and 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Historical Villain Upgrade, The '80s, and The '90s.