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Fluke

1995Movie1 h 36 minPG

45
MediocreGoodWatch score
45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

Workaholic Thomas Johnson dies in an auto accident and reincarnates as a dog. Remembering some of his previous being, he returns to his wife and son to protect them from the man who caused his accident. But, as time goes by, his memories return, and Thomas realizes he wasn't such a good husband and father.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for laughs.

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Directed by
Carlo Carlei

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Facts

June 2, 1995 · 1 h 36 min · PG

Released
June 2, 1995
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Adventure, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$4 million
Available in
77 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Homeless Pigeon Person, Company Cross-References, Dies Differently in Adaptation +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Fluke?"

Questions about Fluke

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Where can I stream Fluke?

In the United States, Fluke streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku 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 21 other countries.

Is Fluke worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 42). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (37).

Is Fluke okay for kids?

PG

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

Is Fluke plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Was Fluke a box office flop?

Budget$15 million
Box office$4 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 27% of its budget.

What tropes does Fluke use?

Homeless Pigeon PersonCompany Cross-ReferencesDies Differently in AdaptationBittersweet EndingJerkassRecurring CharacterDeath by AdaptationPlease, Don't Leave MeAnd I'm the Queen of ShebaBut Now I Must GoI Want My Beloved to Be HappyCall-Backand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Homeless Pigeon Person, Company Cross-References, and Dies Differently in Adaptation.