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Cake

2005·Movie
1h 35min·R
44
WeakGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Dark Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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

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About

Have your life and eat it too.

A travel writer improves her love life when she becomes an editor for her father's wedding magazine.
Romantic ComedyShowbiz SettingFamily DynamicsFeel-GoodLightheartedRelationship FocusContemporaryCharacter-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Cake

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cake legally?

Cake is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Plex. 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 Cake worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 4.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cake rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Cake?

1 h 35 min

Cake runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is Cake in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Cake?

4CAESITUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cake in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cake use?

She Cleans Up NicelyHidden DepthsImplied Love InterestAll There in the ScriptBathosIronyBeauty InversionSlice of LifeGrief-Induced SplitMood WhiplashNo EndingMaybe Ever Afterand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 storytelling tropes for Cake, including She Cleans Up Nicely, Hidden Depths, Implied Love Interest.