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Growing Up and Other Lies

2014Movie1 h 30 min

Comedy
26
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Metacritic39–Rotten Tomatoes8%24%

A nostalgic, melancholic comedy movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

One big island. One absurdly long walk.

After living for years as a struggling artist in New York City, Jake is calling it quits and returning home to Ohio. On his last day in the city, he persuades his three oldest friends – Billy, Rocks and Gunderson – to help him retrace their greatest adventure together: a walk down the entire length of Manhattan.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Indie Drama
  • Bittersweet Friendship Portrait
  • Urban Coming-of-Age
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • New York City as Character
  • Realistic Dialogue
  • Quiet Emotional Resonance
  • End of an Era Vibes

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Danny Jacobs, Darren Grodsky
Written by
Danny Jacobs, Darren Grodsky
Produced by
Jason Weiss, Katie Mustard, Nicole Lederman
Music by
Fil Eisler, Philip Klein

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Facts

April 26, 2014 · 1 h 30 min · Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
April 26, 2014
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
21 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Growing Up and Other Lies?"

Questions about Growing Up and Other Lies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Growing Up and Other Lies?

It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Growing Up and Other Lies worth watching?

26
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 26 (IMDb 4.7, Rotten Tomatoes 8%, and Metacritic 39). Audiences rate it higher (36 out of 100) than critics (24).

Will Growing Up and Other Lies make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is Growing Up and Other Lies plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.