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Where can I stream Fat City?
In the United States, Fat City streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 30 other countries.
Fat City
1972·Movie
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Good for date night · friends night · teens
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Life is what happens in between rounds.
The story of two men, a veteran boxer who is down and out, and a young man who is just starting his life and boxing career. Their fighting careers cross paths as their lives and fortunes head in opposite directions.
Bleak RealismDownbeat Character StudyBoxing DramaWorking Class StrugglesMelancholy AtmosphereGritty 1970sExcellent PerformancesSocial Commentary
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Is Fat City worth watching?
75
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 89). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (78).
Is Fat City okay for kids?
PGStrong language
Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Will I feel good after watching Fat City?
BleakHopeful
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.
Is Fat City plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.