Local Color

2008·Movie
1h 47min
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Local Color fingerprint

Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Uplifting and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Nostalgia9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

A real life story, growing up, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A successful artist looks back with loving memories on the summer of his defining year, 1974. A talented but troubled 18-year-old aspiring artist befriends a brilliant elderly alcoholic painter who has turned his back on not only art but life. The two form what appears to be at first a tenuous relationship. The kid wants to learn all the secrets the master has locked away inside his head and heart. Time has not been kind to the old master. His life appears pointless to him until the kid rekindles his interest in his work and ultimately gives him the will to live. Together, they give one another a priceless gift. The kid learns to see the world through the master's eyes. And the master learns to see life through the eyes of innocence again. This story is based on a real life experience.
Biographical DramaArtistic MentorshipComing-of-AgeNostalgic ReflectionSpiritual AwakeningCharacter-DrivenHopefulEmotional ResonanceVisual Storytelling

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Local Color

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Where can I stream Local Color legally?

Local Color is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Hoopla, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Reveel. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Local Color worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Local Color?

1 h 47 min

Local Color runs 1 h 47 min.

Is Local Color based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Local Color?

Critics45
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate Local Color higher (64) than critics (45). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Local Color a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$32,788

No. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $32,788 worldwide, 1% of its budget.

What language is Local Color in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Local Color?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Local Color in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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