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Walter and Henry

2001·Movie
1h 30min

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

An unbeatable team may have met its match.

Walter and his 12-year-old son Henry are a pair of New York City street musicians living at poverty level in an empty Brooklyn lot. When Walter has a nervous breakdown, it's up to Henry to find his father's long-lost family, including the grandfather and aunt he's never met.
Father-Son RelationshipStreet MusiciansPoverty & ResilienceFamily ReunionCharacter-DrivenEmotional DramaSocial CommentaryUrban Setting

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Where can I stream Walter and Henry legally?

Walter and Henry is included with a subscription to Cineverse in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Walter and Henry worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Walter and Henry?

1 h 30 min

Walter and Henry runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is Walter and Henry in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.