Good Ol' Freda

2013·Movie
1h 26min·PG
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic80–Rotten Tomatoes85%78%

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Good Ol' Freda fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Heartwarming and nostalgic

  • Wholesome9
  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

A real life story, pop culture, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

The first independent film to have successfully licensed original Beatles recordings.

The story of Freda Kelly, a shy Liverpudlian teenager asked to work for a young local band hoping to make it big: The Beatles. Their loyal secretary from beginning to end, Freda tells her tales for the first time in 50 years.
Beatles HistoryBehind-the-ScenesIntimate DocumentaryMusical HeritageLoyalty & Friendship1960s Music EraHeartwarming MemoirWarm & Personal

Crew

Directed by:
Ryan White
Written by:
Jessica Hargrave, Ryan White
Produced by:
Ryan White, Thomas Patrick McCabe
Composed by:
Paul Koch

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Good Ol' Freda legally?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreePlexDoxMagnolia Selects

Good Ol' Freda is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. 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 Good Ol' Freda worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Good Ol' Freda rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Good Ol' Freda?

1 h 26 min

Good Ol' Freda runs 1 h 26 min.

Is Good Ol' Freda based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Good Ol' Freda?

Critics83
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see Good Ol' Freda much the same way.

What language is Good Ol' Freda in?

EnglishGermanFrench

It was made in English, with some German, French. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Good Ol' Freda?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Good Ol' Freda in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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