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Strike!

1998·Movie
1h 37min·PG-13

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No stream option in US yet.

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Big heart.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Growing up, family, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Get ready for a radical education.

In 1963 New England, a group of friends at an all-girls academy learn that they're going to be combined with a nearby all-boys institution. They concoct a plan to save their school while dealing with everyday problems along the way.
All-Girls School1960s SettingComing-of-Age StoryFriendship BondsSchool RebellionSocial CommentarySituational ComedyNostalgic ToneFeel-Good Movie

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Strike!

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Where can I stream Strike! legally?

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Is Strike! worth watching?

65
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Strike! rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Strike!?

1 h 37 min

Strike! runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Strike!?

Critics64
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Strike! much the same way.

Was Strike! a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$913,834

No. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $913,834 worldwide, 18% of its budget.

What language is Strike! in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Strike!?

3CAGBNL

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Strike! in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Strike! use?

Aristocrats Are EvilMontageCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveHalf-Empty Two-ShotDutch AngleMatch CutSplit ScreenCapitalism Is BadScrew the Money, I Have Rules!Death of a ChildCreepy CrowsIdle Richand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for Strike!, including Aristocrats Are Evil, Montage, Corrupt Corporate Executive.