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High Fidelity

2000Movie1 h 53 minR

ComedyDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic797.5Rotten Tomatoes91%90%

A nostalgic, romantic drama movie about everyday modern life and pop culture.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

A comedy about fear of commitment, hating your job, falling in love and other pop favorites.

After his long-time girlfriend dumps him, a thirty-year-old record store owner seeks to understand why he is unlucky in love while recounting his "top five breakups of all time".

Feels like

  • Indie Rom-Com
  • Music-Centric
  • Pop Culture References
  • Character-Driven
  • Nostalgic Tone
  • Candid Dialogue
  • Heartfelt
  • Quirky
  • Male Perspective on Relationships

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Stephen Frears
Written by
John Cusack, Scott Rosenberg, Steve Pink
Produced by
Tim Bevan, Rudd Simmons
Music by
Howard Shore

Everyone

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Facts

March 17, 2000 · 1 h 53 min · R

Released
March 17, 2000
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance, Music
Original language
English
Also spoken
Danish
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$47 million
Available in
69 countries

Tropes

No Fourth Wall, Never My Fault, Manic Pixie Dream Girl +9

  • No Fourth Wall
  • Never My Fault
  • Manic Pixie Dream Girl
  • Adaptational Location Change
  • On the Rebound
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • Let's Wait a While
  • Colbert Bump
  • Unmourned Death
  • Questionable Consent
  • Race Lift
  • Manly Tears

12 of 55 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream High Fidelity?"

Questions about High Fidelity

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream High Fidelity?

In the United States, you can rent or buy High Fidelity from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 57 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is High Fidelity worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.4, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 79).

Is High Fidelity good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will High Fidelity make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

What tropes does High Fidelity use?

No Fourth WallNever My FaultManic Pixie Dream GirlAdaptational Location ChangeOn the ReboundMs. FanserviceLet's Wait a WhileColbert BumpUnmourned DeathQuestionable ConsentRace LiftManly Tearsand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 tropes for it, including No Fourth Wall, Never My Fault, and Manic Pixie Dream Girl.