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You Can Thank Me Later

1998Movie1 h 45 min

ComedyDrama
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes–36%
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes–36%

Summary

Shirley Cooperberg heads a Montreal Jewish family. During her husband's operation, her brood arrives at the hospital — failed writer Eli, neurotic Susan, and successful theatrical producer Edward. An onslaught of one-liners find targets amid sibling rivalries and angst-ridden animosities.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or awe.

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Crew

Directed by
Shimon Dotan
Written by
Oren Safdie
Produced by
Shimon Dotan, Netaya Anbar
Music by
Walter Christian Rothe

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Facts

September 3, 1998 · 1 h 45 min · Strong Language

Released
September 3, 1998
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United Kingdom
Available in
7 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream You Can Thank Me Later?"

Questions about You Can Thank Me Later

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Where can I stream You Can Thank Me Later?

PlexPrimeHooplaXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, You Can Thank Me Later streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Plex, Hoopla, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is You Can Thank Me Later worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 5.3).

Is You Can Thank Me Later okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will You Can Thank Me Later make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Is You Can Thank Me Later plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.