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The Spectacular Now

2013Movie1 h 35 minR

78

GreatGoodWatch score

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Rotten Tomatoes

A deeply romantic, moving comedy movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Story

Hits You Like A Shot In The Heart.

Sutter, a popular party animal, unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger's lawn. As Sutter deals with the problems in his life and Aimee plans for her future beyond school, an unexpected romance blossoms between them.

Feels like

Authentic Teen Romance
Character-Driven Drama
Coming-of-Age Story
Bittersweet & Poignant
Raw Emotional Performances
Contemporary Realism
Complicated Relationships
Finding Connection
Psychological Nuance

Crew

Directed by: James Ponsoldt
Written by: Michael H. Weber, Scott Neustadter, Tim Tharp
Produced by: Shawn Levy, Andrew Lauren, Michelle Krumm
Music by: Rob Simonsen

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Facts

August 2, 2013 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released: August 2, 2013
Runtime: 1 h 35 min
Age rating: R
Content: Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $3 million
Box office: $7 million
Available in: 40 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

Tropes

Dismotivation, The Charmer, Growing Up Sucks +9

Dismotivation
The Charmer
Growing Up Sucks
Motor Mouth
Manic Pixie Dream Girl
Generation Xerox
Poster-Gallery Bedroom
Meta Casting
Adaptational Location Change
Hollywood Healing
Their First Time
Betty and Veronica

12 of 48 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Spectacular Now?"

Questions about The Spectacular Now

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Spectacular Now?

In the United States, The Spectacular Now streams on HBO Max. 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 The Spectacular Now worth watching?

78

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 82). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is The Spectacular Now good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Spectacular Now make me laugh?

A touch

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

What tropes does The Spectacular Now use?

DismotivationThe CharmerGrowing Up SucksMotor MouthManic Pixie Dream GirlGeneration XeroxPoster-Gallery BedroomMeta CastingAdaptational Location ChangeHollywood HealingTheir First TimeBetty and Veronicaand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including Dismotivation, The Charmer, and Growing Up Sucks.