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She's Gotta Have It

1986·Movie
1h 24min·R

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Immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life, pop culture, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue and characters

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

A seriously sexy comedy.

The story of Nola Darling's simultaneous sexual relationships with three different men is told by her and by her partners and other friends. All three men wanted her to commit solely to them; Nola resists being "owned" by a single partner.
Independent FilmBlack and WhiteSexual RelationshipsFemale ProtagonistBrooklyn1980sSocial CommentaryArtisticDialogue-Driven

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream She's Gotta Have It legally?

She's Gotta Have It is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is She's Gotta Have It worth watching?

76
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 79). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is She's Gotta Have It rated?

RSexual contentStrong language

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

How long is She's Gotta Have It?

1 h 24 min

She's Gotta Have It runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on She's Gotta Have It?

Critics85
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate She's Gotta Have It higher (85) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was She's Gotta Have It a box office hit?

Budget$175,000
Box office$7 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $175,000 to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 40.8 times its budget.

What language is She's Gotta Have It in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch She's Gotta Have It?

131ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for She's Gotta Have It in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does She's Gotta Have It use?

Shout-OutBig ApplesauceCasanova WannabeIncompatible OrientationReally Gets AroundLipstick LesbianOffscreen BreakupDeliberately MonochromeMs. FanserviceNo Fourth WallMr. FanserviceRape as Dramaand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for She's Gotta Have It, including Shout-Out, Big Applesauce, Casanova Wannabe.