Nobel Son

2007·Movie
1h 50min·R
67
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Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

The mind, crime, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

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Soon after his insufferably arrogant father wins the Nobel Prize for chemistry, Barkley Michaelson is kidnapped by Thaddeus James, a young genius who claims to be Barkley's illegitimate half-brother. Motivated not so much by money as revenge, Thaddeus tries to convince Barkley to help him carry out a multimillion-dollar extortion plot against their patriarch.
Dark ComedyDysfunctional FamilyPsychological ThrillerQuirkyArroganceCriminal Extortion PlotSibling RivalryOffbeat HumorFamily Secrets

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Where can I stream Nobel Son legally?

Nobel Son is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Nobel Son worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Nobel Son rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is Nobel Son?

1 h 50 min

Nobel Son runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Nobel Son?

Critics75
Audiences61

Not quite. Critics rate Nobel Son higher (75) than audiences (61). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Nobel Son a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$550,782

No. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $550,782 worldwide, 14% of its budget.

What language is Nobel Son in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Nobel Son?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Nobel Son in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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