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Margarita with a Straw

2015Movie1 h 40 min

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic636.8Rotten Tomatoes83%79%

A romantic, hopeful drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

A rebellious young woman with cerebral palsy leaves India to study in New York. On her journey of self-discovery, she unexpectedly falls in love.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Empowering Queer Romance
  • Disability Representation
  • Emotional Self-Discovery
  • New York Adventure
  • Family Dynamics
  • Sensitive Portrayal
  • Heartwarming & Poignant
  • Indian Indie Film

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Shonali Bose, Nilesh Maniyar
Written by
Shonali Bose
Produced by
Shonali Bose, Nilesh Maniyar, Ishan Talkies
Music by
Mikey McCleary, Joi Barua

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Facts

April 17, 2015 · 1 h 40 min · Sexual Content

Released
April 17, 2015
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
Hindi
Made in
India
Budget
$900,000
Box office
$1 million
Available in
45 countries

Tropes

Platonic Kissing, Closet Key, Bisexual Love Triangle +9

  • Platonic Kissing
  • Closet Key
  • Bisexual Love Triangle
  • Token Minority Couple
  • Queer Romance
  • Coming-Out Story
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Masturbation Means Sexual Frustration
  • Police Brutality
  • Eating the Eye Candy
  • I Just Want to Be Normal
  • Title Drop

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Margarita with a Straw?"

Questions about Margarita with a Straw

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Where can I stream Margarita with a Straw?

The Roku

In the United States, Margarita with a Straw is free with ads on The Roku. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Margarita with a Straw worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 63).

Is Margarita with a Straw okay for kids?

Sexual content

Yes: its content advisories are sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Margarita with a Straw good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Margarita with a Straw plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Margarita with a Straw in English?

Hindi

No, it was made in Hindi.

What tropes does Margarita with a Straw use?

Platonic KissingCloset KeyBisexual Love TriangleToken Minority CoupleQueer RomanceComing-Out StoryBittersweet EndingMasturbation Means Sexual FrustrationPolice BrutalityEating the Eye CandyI Just Want to Be NormalTitle Dropand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Platonic Kissing, Closet Key, and Bisexual Love Triangle.