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Anita and Me

2002·Movie
1h 33min
68
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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Growing up, history, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Meena, a 12-year-old living in a mining village in the English Midlands in 1972, is the daughter of Indian parents who've come to England to give her a better life. This idyllic existence is upset by the arrival in the village of Anita Rutter and her dysfunctional family.
Coming-of-Age Drama1970s Period PieceCultural IdentitySocial Class CommentaryFamily RelationshipsFriendship DynamicsEnglish Village LifeHeartwarmingChildhood NostalgiaHumorous Observations

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Where can I stream Anita and Me legally?

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Is Anita and Me worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Anita and Me?

1 h 33 min

Anita and Me runs 1 h 33 min.

Is Anita and Me based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Anita and Me?

Critics75
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate Anita and Me higher (75) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Anita and Me in?

EnglishPunjabiHindi

It was made in English, with some Punjabi, Hindi. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Anita and Me?

2GBIE

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