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The Hottest State

2007Movie1 h 57 minR

DramaMusic
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic45–Rotten Tomatoes32%52%

A deeply romantic, slow-burning music movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

What happens when your first love is love itself?

A young actor from Texas tries to make it in New York while struggling in his relationship with a beautiful singer/songwriter.

Feels like

  • Indie Romance Drama
  • Musician's Struggle
  • New York City Atmosphere
  • Melancholic & Intimate
  • Actor vs. Musician Dynamic
  • Slow-Burn Relationship Study
  • Authentic Dialogue
  • Songwriter-Centric Narrative
  • Bittersweet Coming-of-Age

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Ethan Hawke
Written by
Ethan Hawke
Produced by
Yukie Kito, Yasushi Kotani, Sheila Jaffe
Music by
Jesse Harris

Everyone

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Facts

June 27, 2007 · 1 h 57 min · R

Released
June 27, 2007
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Music, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$137,341
Available in
6 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Hottest State?"

Questions about The Hottest State

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Where can I stream The Hottest State?

HooplaShout! Factory TVPlexShout! FactoryTubi TV

In the United States, The Hottest State streams on Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Hottest State worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 32%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (56 out of 100) than critics (39).

Is The Hottest State good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 9 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Hottest State plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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