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Carpool

1996·Movie
1h 29min·PG
32
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High energy, funny.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

A dad in a hurry. A man on the run. And five kids with an attitude.

A man with an important business meeting finds himself having to take care of the carpool for the neighborhood school children when his wife gets sick. Stopping to get donuts for the kids, things go even more awry when he finds himself a victim of a robbery. However, the situation only gets worse as a desperate man who had been contemplating a bank robbery robs the robbers and takes the man and the kids hostage in their van as his truck is blocked by an armored car. The thing then proceeds into a comedic chase movie. The father finds his kids don't really respect him and they react better to the robber. The end result is everyone gets a lifestyle change, including the original store owner.
Comedic ChaseHostage SituationRoad TripSuburban ChaosFamily DynamicsCrime ComedySituational Humor90s Nostalgia

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Carpool legally?

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

Is Carpool worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 14%, and Metacritic 15). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Carpool rated?

PGStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Carpool?

1 h 29 min

Carpool runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Carpool?

Critics15
Audiences49

Not quite. Audiences rate Carpool higher (49) than critics (15). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Carpool in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Carpool?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Carpool in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.