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Were the World Mine

2008·Movie
1h 37min
69
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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

Growing up, fantasy, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7

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a musical dream come true

If you had a love-potion, who would you make fall madly in love with you? Timothy, prone to escaping his dismal high school reality through dazzling musical daydreams, gets to answer that question in a very real way. After his eccentric teacher casts him as Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream, he stumbles upon a recipe hidden within the script to create the play's magical, purple love-pansy.
Queer Musical FantasyComing-of-Age DramaHigh School RomanceWhimsical & CharmingShakespearean InspirationIdentity ExplorationEnchanting SoundtrackDreamlike VisualsEmotional Self-DiscoveryEmpathetic Storytelling

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Were the World Mine legally?

Were the World Mine 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 Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Were the World Mine worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Were the World Mine rated?

Sexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Were the World Mine?

1 h 37 min

Were the World Mine runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Were the World Mine?

Critics71
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Were the World Mine much the same way.

What language is Were the World Mine in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Were the World Mine?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Were the World Mine in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Were the World Mine use?

Single-Target SexualityThe Fair FolkQueer RomanceGay Guy Seeks Popular JockThe Show Must Go OnShirtless SceneSquirting Flower GagForeshadowingSweet and Sour GrapesStraight GayComing-Out StoryOnly Sane Womenand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for Were the World Mine, including Single-Target Sexuality, The Fair Folk, Queer Romance.