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St. Vincent

2014·Movie
1h 42min·PG-13
72
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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Dark Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

With neighbors like these, who needs family?

A young boy whose parents just divorced finds an unlikely friend and mentor in the misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic, war veteran who lives next door.
Heartwarming DramedyUnlikely FriendshipRedemption StoryCharacter-DrivenBill Murray PerformanceComing-of-AgeSuburban SettingHumorous & PoignantEmpathy & Compassion

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about St. Vincent

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Where can I stream St. Vincent legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. 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 St. Vincent worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is St. Vincent rated?

PG-13Strong languageDrug use

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is St. Vincent?

1 h 42 min

St. Vincent runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on St. Vincent?

Critics71
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see St. Vincent much the same way.

Was St. Vincent a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$55 million

Yes. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $55 million worldwide, 4.2 times its budget.

What language is St. Vincent in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch St. Vincent?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for St. Vincent in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does St. Vincent use?

What Happened to the Mouse?Smoking Is CoolMay–December RomanceRetired Badass"The Reason You Suck" SpeechCombat PragmatismHypocritical HumorHooker with a Heart of GoldThe BullySickbed SmugglingThe GamblerJerkass Has a Pointand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for St. Vincent, including What Happened to the Mouse?, Smoking Is Cool, May–December Romance.