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Taking Woodstock

2009·Movie
2h 0min·R

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No stream option in US yet.

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Big heart, striking style.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

History, family, and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

A generation began in his backyard.

The story of Elliot Tiber and his family, who inadvertently played a pivotal role in making the famed Woodstock Music and Arts Festival into the happening that it was. When Elliot hears that a neighboring town has pulled the permit on a hippie music festival, he calls the producers thinking he could drum up some much-needed business for his parents' run-down motel. Three weeks later, half a million people are on their way to his neighbor’s farm in White Lake, New York, and Elliot finds himself swept up in a generation-defining experience that would change his life–and American culture–forever.
Historical Comedy-DramaCounter-Culture EraGenerational StoryMusic Festival ExperienceNostalgic & UpliftingComing-of-Age JourneyEnsemble CastWarm & HumorousCultural Landmark

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Taking Woodstock legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Taking Woodstock worth watching?

55
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Taking Woodstock rated?

RDrug use

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

How long is Taking Woodstock?

2 h 0 min

Taking Woodstock runs 2 h 0 min.

Is Taking Woodstock based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Taking Woodstock?

Critics51
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Taking Woodstock higher (60) than critics (51). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Taking Woodstock a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$10 million

No. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 33% of its budget.

What language is Taking Woodstock in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Taiwan, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Taking Woodstock?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Taking Woodstock in 66 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Taking Woodstock use?

Black ComedyCalling The Old Woman OutDeadpan SnarkerEverybody Must Get StonedThe Film of the BookJerkassFinancial AbuseWhat Does He See In Her?

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for Taking Woodstock, including Black Comedy, Calling The Old Woman Out, Deadpan Snarker.