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GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.5).
The Good Things
2001·Movie
·26min·
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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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A young toll-booth worker is torn between leaving home to see the world or staying in the small Kansas town where he grew up.
Midwest Indie DramaQuiet Coming-of-AgeSmall Town RealismIntrospective Character StudyGentle & ReflectiveBlue-Collar LifeEmotional RestraintNostalgic AtmosphereSlow-Burn Narrative
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Is The Good Things okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Can I half-watch The Good Things?
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Yes: it's easy to follow, with philosophical at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.
Is The Good Things plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.