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Lymelife

2008·Movie
1h 35min·R
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some cringe comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5

World

Growing up, family, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

The American Dream Sucks

A coming of age dramedy where infidelity, real estate, and Lyme disease have two families falling apart on Long Island in the early eighties. Scott, 15, is at the point in his life when he finds out that the most important people around him, his father, his mother, and his brother, are not exactly who he thought they were. They are flawed and they are human.
Suburban DysfunctionComing-of-Age DramaFamily SecretsMelancholy AtmosphereCharacter-Driven1980s Period PieceDarkly HumorousIntimate StorytellingPsychological Exploration

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Lymelife legally?

Lymelife is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lymelife worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lymelife rated?

RSexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Lymelife?

1 h 35 min

Lymelife runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lymelife?

Critics64
Audiences62

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 62 out of 100, so both groups see Lymelife much the same way.

What language is Lymelife in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lymelife?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lymelife in 128 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.