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Scotland, PA

2001·Movie
1h 44min·R

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Violence5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and cringe comedy

  • Dark Humor8
  • Cringe Humor7
  • Satire & Parody7

World

Crime, history, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Greasy Spoon. Bloody Murder.

In a modernized retelling of "MacBeth" set in 1970s suburban Pennsylvania, Joe McBeth, an unambitious hamburger stand employee, is driven to success by his scheming wife.
Shakespearean AdaptationDark ComedyCrime ThrillerFast FoodMacbeth ParodyIndie FilmQuirky Humor1970s Setting

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Scotland, PA

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Scotland, PA legally?

Scotland, PA is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, 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 Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Scotland, PA worth watching?

60
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Scotland, PA rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Scotland, PA?

1 h 44 min

Scotland, PA runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Scotland, PA?

Critics54
Audiences69

Not quite. Audiences rate Scotland, PA higher (69) than critics (54). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Scotland, PA in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Scotland, PA?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Scotland, PA in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Scotland, PA use?

Crouching Moron, Hidden BadassVillain ProtagonistGreasy SpoonHard-Work MontageDeep-Fried WhateverCooked to DeathLady MacbethStealth PunHood HornamentBumbling DadCluster F-BombClimbing Climaxand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for Scotland, PA, including Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass, Villain Protagonist, Greasy Spoon.