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Flywheel

2003Movie2 h 0 minNR

DramaFamily
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–71%

A cathartic, hopeful drama movie about everyday modern life and faith and meaning.

Good for family movie night · teens · thought-provoking

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Story

In every man's life, there is a turning point

Jay Austin wants to sell you a used car, but watch out! Many victims have fallen prey to his smiling face and hasty promises. Austin does everything his way until his dishonesty and manipulation are exposed. Like many men, he becomes disgusted by the masks he wears and the lies he tells. In every man's life, there can be a turning point. When Jay makes his turn, he never looks back.

Feels like

  • Faith-Based Drama
  • Mormon Cinema
  • Redemption Arc
  • Marital Strain
  • Salesman Satire
  • Moral Awakening
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Spiritual Turning Point

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Alex Kendrick
Written by
Alex Kendrick, Stephen Kendrick
Produced by
Alex Kendrick
Music by
Alex Kendrick, Mark Willard, Heather Spencer

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Facts

July 25, 2003 · 2 h 0 min · NR

Released
July 25, 2003
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20,000
Box office
$37,000
Available in
33 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Flywheel?"

Questions about Flywheel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Flywheel?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Flywheel from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Flywheel worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Flywheel okay for kids?

NRStrong language

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Flywheel plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Flywheel?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.