If You Build It

2013·Movie
1h 25min

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If You Build It fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Two teachers. Ten students. One epic homework assignment.

A year in the life of one of America's most innovative classrooms where students design & build to transform their hometown community. The film follows Emily Pilloton and Matt Miller as they teach the fundamentals of design, architecture and construction to a class of high school juniors in rural North Carolina.
DocumentaryDesign EducationCommunity TransformationRural AmericaComing-of-Age StorySocial ImpactInnovative EducationHopeful NarrativeEmpowerment

Crew

Directed by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream If You Build It legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is If You Build It worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is If You Build It?

1 h 25 min

If You Build It runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on If You Build It?

Critics69
Audiences80

Not quite. Audiences rate If You Build It higher (80) than critics (69). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is If You Build It in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch If You Build It?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for If You Build It in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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