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Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

2016Movie2 h 7 minPG-13

63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic576.7Rotten Tomatoes65%60%

A wondrous, spectacular adventure movie about fantasy and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Story

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A teenager finds himself transported to an island where he must help protect a group of orphans with special powers from creatures intent on destroying them.

Feels like

  • Whimsical Fantasy Adventure
  • Tim Burton Aesthetic
  • Coming-of-Age Mystery
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Orphanage Lore
  • Gothic Charm
  • Family Friendly Thriller
  • Magical Realism
  • Nostalgic Storytelling

Cast

24 of 42

Crew

Directed by
Tim Burton
Written by
Jane Goldman, Ransom Riggs
Produced by
Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping
Music by
Michael Higham, Matthew Margeson

Everyone

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Facts

September 28, 2016 · 2 h 7 min · PG-13

Released
September 28, 2016
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Budget
$110 million
Box office
$296 million
Available in
83 countries

Tropes

Composite Character, Trap Is the Only Option, No-Sell +9

  • Composite Character
  • Trap Is the Only Option
  • No-Sell
  • Adapted Out
  • Taken for Granite
  • Almost Kiss
  • Adaptational Modesty
  • Surprisingly Sudden Death
  • Gender Flip
  • Nice Job Fixing It, Villain!
  • Faux Affably Evil
  • Lighter and Softer

12 of 65 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children?"

Questions about Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children?

Disney+

In the United States, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 58 other countries.

Is Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 57).

Is Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children use?

Composite CharacterTrap Is the Only OptionNo-SellAdapted OutTaken for GraniteAlmost KissAdaptational ModestySurprisingly Sudden DeathGender FlipNice Job Fixing It, Villain!Faux Affably EvilLighter and Softerand 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 tropes for it, including Composite Character, Trap Is the Only Option, and No-Sell.