Hurlyburly

1998·Movie
2h 2min·R
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes57%65%

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Hurlyburly fingerprint

Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence5

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and sharp wit

  • Dark Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue, characters, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

Hollywood highs and L.A. lows

A group of actors and their casting agents try to find a direction in their lives whilst coming to terms with their personal problems and relationship conflicts.
Dark ComedyShowbiz SatirePsychological DramaExistential CrisisCynicalRelationship ConflictsLos AngelesActor's LifeIntense Dialogue

Crew

Directed by:
Anthony Drazan
Written by:
David Rabe, David Rabe
Produced by:
David Rubin, Lila Yacoub, Richard N. Gladstein
Composed by:
Steve Lindsey, David Baerwald

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Hurlyburly

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Where can I stream Hurlyburly legally?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaPluto TVNight Flight+PlexTubi TV

Hurlyburly is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hurlyburly worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 57%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hurlyburly rated?

RStrong languageDrug useSexual content

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

How long is Hurlyburly?

2 h 2 min

Hurlyburly runs 2 h 2 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hurlyburly?

Critics57
Audiences61

Yes. Critics average 57 and audiences 61 out of 100, so both groups see Hurlyburly much the same way.

Was Hurlyburly a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 45% of its budget.

What language is Hurlyburly in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hurlyburly?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hurlyburly in 121 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hurlyburly use?

Driven to SuicideOnly Sane ManScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Compressed AdaptationToxic Friend InfluenceHair-Trigger Temper

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for Hurlyburly, including Driven to Suicide, Only Sane Man, Screw This, I'm Outta Here!.

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