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SubUrbia

1997·Movie
2h 1min·R

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Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue, characters, and direction

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Sixpacks, sex and supermarkets.

A group of suburban teenagers try to support each other through the difficult task of becoming adults.
Gen X AngstSuburban EnnuiComing-of-Age DramaCharacter StudyExistential DialogueRealistic PortrayalSocially IncisiveMelancholic ToneNineties Vibe

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about SubUrbia

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Where can I stream SubUrbia 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 SubUrbia worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is SubUrbia rated?

RStrong languageDrug useSexual content

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

How long is SubUrbia?

2 h 1 min

SubUrbia runs 2 h 1 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on SubUrbia?

Critics66
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 66 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see SubUrbia much the same way.

What language is SubUrbia in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch SubUrbia?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for SubUrbia in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does SubUrbia use?

Big Brother WorshipSliding Scale of Idealism Versus CynicismDepartment of Child DisservicesUnusual DysphemismGrey-and-Gray MoralityBook EndsRealistic Diction Is UnrealisticFalse Flag AttackCrapsack WorldSpecial Guest"What Now?" EndingScars are Foreverand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for SubUrbia, including Big Brother Worship, Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism, Department of Child Disservices.