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Welcome to Mooseport

2004Movie1 h 50 minPG-13

Comedy
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic334.7Rotten Tomatoes13%20%

A hopeful, wholesome comedy movie about everyday modern life and politics.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

This town isn't small enough for the both of them.

A US president who has retired after two terms in office returns to his hometown of Mooseport, Maine and decides to run for Mayor against another local candidate.

Feels like

  • Small-Town Politics
  • Gentle Satire
  • Feel-Good Comedy
  • Quirky Characters
  • Family-Friendly
  • Lighthearted Romance
  • Character-Driven
  • Star-Studded Cast

Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Donald Petrie
Written by
Tom Schulman, Doug Richardson
Produced by
Marc Frydman, Basil Iwanyk, Tom Schulman
Music by
John Debney

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Facts

February 24, 2004 · 1 h 50 min · PG-13

Released
February 24, 2004
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Germany
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$14 million
Available in
28 countries

Tropes

Improv, Dork Horse Candidate, Naked People Are Funny +3

  • Improv
  • Dork Horse Candidate
  • Naked People Are Funny
  • Bizarre and Improbable Golf Game
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Our Presidents Are Different

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Welcome to Mooseport?"

Questions about Welcome to Mooseport

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Where can I stream Welcome to Mooseport?

Prime

In the United States, Welcome to Mooseport streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Welcome to Mooseport worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 13%, and Metacritic 33). Audiences rate it higher (40 out of 100) than critics (23).

Is Welcome to Mooseport okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Welcome to Mooseport make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch Welcome to Mooseport?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Welcome to Mooseport a box office flop?

Budget$30 million
Box office$14 million

Yes: it cost about $30 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 47% of its budget.