Trucker

2008·Movie
1h 30min·R
67
GoodGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Some Things in life you can't leave behind

Loner Diane Ford is a truck driver with an 11-year-old son, Peter, whom she never sees, and that's fine with her. But, when Peter's father, Len, falls ill, he asks Diane to take care of their son for a while. Eventually, Diane reluctantly agrees, but she quickly realizes that caring for a child interferes with her independent lifestyle - and Peter isn't all that thrilled with the arrangement, either.
Independent TruckerMother-Son RelationshipUnexpected ResponsibilityCharacter-Driven DramaFamily DynamicsComing-of-AgeContemporary RealismPersonal Growth

Crew

Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Trucker

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Where can I stream Trucker legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Trucker worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Trucker rated?

RStrong language

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

How long is Trucker?

1 h 30 min

Trucker runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Trucker?

Critics79
Audiences58

Not quite. Critics rate Trucker higher (79) than audiences (58). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Trucker in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Trucker?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Trucker in 128 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Trucker use?

Tall, Dark, and HandsomeParents as PeopleJerk with a Heart of GoldHypocriteAwful Wedded LifeSlut-ShamingEveryone Can See ItJust FriendsAborted ArcMood WhiplashDowner EndingIronyand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 storytelling tropes for Trucker, including Tall, Dark, and Handsome, Parents as People, Jerk with a Heart of Gold.

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