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A Short History of Decay

2014Movie1 h 34 minR

ComedyDrama
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic54–Rotten Tomatoes67%59%

A deeply moving, melancholic comedy movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

It doesn't get better than this.

A failed Brooklyn writer, Nathan Fisher, visits his ailing parents in Florida. His mother has Alzheimer's and his father has recently had a stroke and his girlfriend has recently broken up with him.

Feels like

  • Indie Family Drama
  • Bittersweet & Melancholic
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Alzheimer's & Aging
  • Wry Humor Amidst Grief
  • Brooklyn to Florida Contrast
  • Intimate Acting Showcase
  • Quiet Emotional Resonance
  • Realistic Dialogue

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Michael Maren
Written by
Michael Maren
Music by
Julia Kent

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Facts

May 16, 2014 · 1 h 34 min · R

Released
May 16, 2014
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hungarian
Made in
Hungary, United States
Available in
24 countries

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Questions about A Short History of Decay

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Where can I stream A Short History of Decay?

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In the United States, A Short History of Decay is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is A Short History of Decay worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 54).

Is A Short History of Decay okay for kids?

RStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will A Short History of Decay make me laugh?

Light

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

Is A Short History of Decay plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.