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Wondrous Oblivion

2004·Movie
1h 46min
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

History, sports, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A wide-eyed boy in a narrow-minded world.

David Wiseman is eleven years old and mad about cricket. He has all the kit but none of the skill. When a Jamaican family moves in next door the father starts giving cricket lessons to David, and becomes close to David's mother. But this is 1960's London, and when the locals start making life difficult for the new arrivals, David has to choose between fitting in and standing up for his new friends.
CricketInterracial Friendship1960s LondonComing-of-AgeFamily DramaSocial PrejudiceHeartwarmingNostalgic

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is Wondrous Oblivion worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Wondrous Oblivion?

1 h 46 min

Wondrous Oblivion runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Wondrous Oblivion?

Critics64
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Wondrous Oblivion much the same way.

What language is Wondrous Oblivion in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Wondrous Oblivion?

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