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Dottie Gets Spanked

1993Movie30 min

ComedyDrama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A nostalgic, moving comedy movie about a real life story and growing up, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for brutality, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

A six-year-old boy in pre-hippie 1960s United States endures ridicule from his schoolmates and worry from his father over his fixation with a TV star named Dottie.

Feels like

  • Semi-Autobiographical Drama
  • Nostalgic 1960s Setting
  • Precocious Child Protagonist
  • TV Star Obsession
  • Family Tension
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Strong Lead Performance
  • Subversive Innocence

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Todd Haynes
Written by
Todd Haynes
Produced by
Christine Vachon, Lauren Zalaznick
Music by
James Bennett

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Facts

September 17, 1993 · 30 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
September 17, 1993
Runtime
30 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Dottie Gets Spanked?"

Questions about Dottie Gets Spanked

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dottie Gets Spanked?

Kanopy

In the United States, Dottie Gets Spanked is free with ads on Kanopy.

Is Dottie Gets Spanked worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.1).

Will Dottie Gets Spanked make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Dottie Gets Spanked plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.