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Kicking and Screaming

1995·Movie
1h 36min·R
IMDb6.6Metacritic757.2Rotten Tomatoes56%75%

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Kicking and Screaming fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Melancholy7
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Everyday modern life and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue, performances, and characters

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Anxiety loves company.

After college graduation, Grover's girlfriend Jane tells him she's moving to Prague to study writing. Grover declines to accompany her, deciding instead to move in with several friends, all of whom can't quite work up the inertia to escape their university's pull. Nobody wants to make any big decisions that would radically alter his life, yet none of them wants to end up like Chet, the professional student who tends bar and is in his tenth year of university studies.
Gen-X AngstPost-College MalaiseExistential ComedyQuirky & IntellectualNostalgic CharmDialogue-DrivenComing-of-AgeFriendship Dynamics

Crew

Directed by:
Noah Baumbach
Written by:
Noah Baumbach, Noah Baumbach, Oliver Berkman
Produced by:
Jason Blum, Ellie Kanner, Mark Amin
Composed by:
Phil Marshall

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Kicking and Screaming

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Where can I stream Kicking and Screaming legally?

NetflixThe RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreePlexFawesomeTubi TV

Kicking and Screaming is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kicking and Screaming worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kicking and Screaming rated?

RStrong language

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

How long is Kicking and Screaming?

1 h 36 min

Kicking and Screaming runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Kicking and Screaming?

Critics66
Audiences71

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

What language is Kicking and Screaming in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Kicking and Screaming?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kicking and Screaming in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Kicking and Screaming use?

Chekhov's SkillThe BetJerkassNobody Calls Me "Chicken"!Took a Level in JerkassGroin AttackSmoking Is Not CoolWhat the Hell, Hero?The UnfavoriteJerkass Has a PointForeshadowingOlder Nephew, Younger Uncleand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for Kicking and Screaming, including Chekhov's Skill, The Bet, Jerkass.