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Low Down

2014·Movie
1h 59min·R
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

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About

Un Film de Jeff Preiss

The daughter of jazz pianist Joe Albany witnesses her beloved father's struggle -- and failure -- to kick his heroin habit.
Biographical DramaJazz MusicDrug AddictionFather-Daughter Relationship1970s Los AngelesComing-of-AgeBleak RealismCharacter StudyEmotional Resonance

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Low Down legally?

Low Down is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, 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 Low Down worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Low Down rated?

RDrug useStrong language

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

How long is Low Down?

1 h 59 min

Low Down runs 1 h 59 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Low Down?

Critics54
Audiences60

Yes. Critics average 54 and audiences 60 out of 100, so both groups see Low Down much the same way.

What language is Low Down in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Low Down?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Low Down in 64 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.