Trailer

Fandango

1985Movie1 h 31 minPG

58
DecentGoodWatch score
58
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

In 1971, five college buddies from the University of Texas embark on a final road trip odyssey across the Mexican border before facing up to uncertain futures, in Vietnam and otherwise.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Cast

Crew

Directed by
Kevin Reynolds
Written by
Kevin Reynolds
Produced by
Tim Zinnemann

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Facts

January 25, 1985 · 1 h 31 min · PG

Released
January 25, 1985
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$91,666
Available in
21 countries

Tropes

The Reveal, The Friend Nobody Likes, Bittersweet Ending +2

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Fandango?"

Questions about Fandango

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fandango?

In the United States, Fandango is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, 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 Fandango worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (60).

Is Fandango okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Fandango make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Fandango?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.