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Folks!

1992Movie1 h 47 minPG-13

Comedy
27
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–54%

A moving comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

A slightly self absorbed yuppie takes in his parents including his senile father, after their home burns down. But his personal and professional life fall apart soon after.

Feels like

  • Family Comedy-Drama
  • Yuppie Culture
  • Generational Conflict
  • Senility
  • Suburban Life
  • Character Study
  • Social Commentary
  • Situational Humor

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Ted Kotcheff
Written by
Robert Klane
Produced by
Malcolm R. Harding, Victor Drai
Music by
Michel Colombier

Everyone

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Facts

May 1, 1992 · 1 h 47 min · PG-13

Released
May 1, 1992
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$6 million
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Folks!?"

Questions about Folks!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Folks!?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Folks! worth watching?

27
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 27 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 0%).

Is Folks! okay for kids?

PG-13

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

Will Folks! make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Folks!?

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.