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The Point

1971·Movie
1h 14min·NR
71
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Big heart, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Some absurdist humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Growing up, fantasy, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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A father reads his son a bedtime story about young Oblio, who is banished from the fantastical kingdom of pointed heads and things for having no point.
Animated Musical FablePhilosophical Children's FilmSimple Yet ProfoundWhimsical Journey of DiscoveryCult ClassicTimeless MessageHand-Drawn AnimationNarrated StoryOriginal Songs by Harry Nilsson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Point legally?

The Point is included with a subscription to Philo, Night Flight+, FlixFling, and Eternal Family in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and FlixHouse. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Point worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Point rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Point?

1 h 14 min

The Point runs 1 h 14 min.

What language is The Point in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Point?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Point in 89 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Point use?

Missing MomRe-Release SoundtrackAnd Your Little Dog, Too!Coincidental BroadcastVisionary VillainSore LoserBarbie Doll AnatomyReasonable Authority FigureTrickster MentorThe ExileEvil Is PettyA Boy and His Xand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for The Point, including Missing Mom, Re-Release Soundtrack, And Your Little Dog, Too!.