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Chasing Amy

1997·Movie
1h 54min·R

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Big heart, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance8
  • Melancholy7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Cringe Humor6

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue and characters

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

It's not who you love. It's how.

Holden and Banky are comic book artists. Everything is going good for them until they meet Alyssa, also a comic book artist. Holden falls for her, but his hopes are crushed when he finds out she's a lesbian.
Romantic Comedy-DramaIndie FilmRelationship ConflictsLGBTQ+ ThemesComic Book WorldWitty DialogueCharacter-Driven90s Nostalgia

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Chasing Amy

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Where can I stream Chasing Amy legally?

Chasing Amy is included with a subscription to MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Chasing Amy worth watching?

76
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Chasing Amy rated?

RStrong languageSexual content

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

How long is Chasing Amy?

1 h 54 min

Chasing Amy runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Chasing Amy?

Critics79
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see Chasing Amy much the same way.

Was Chasing Amy a box office hit?

Budget$250,000
Box office$12 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $250,000 to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 48.1 times its budget.

What language is Chasing Amy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Chasing Amy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Chasing Amy in 61 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Chasing Amy use?

Covers Always LieProtagonist-Centered MoralityShout-OutNovelisationPronoun TroubleBut Not Too BiRule 34Hooked Up AfterwardsN-Word PrivilegesMalcolm XeroxGirlfriend in CanadaDogged Nice Guyand 110 more

TV Tropes lists 122 storytelling tropes for Chasing Amy, including Covers Always Lie, Protagonist-Centered Morality, Shout-Out.