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Race

1998Movie1 h 44 min

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4

Summary

An East L.A working stiff is bullied by his wife to run for a City Council position against a well-organized recognized political figure.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Tom Musca
Written by
Tom Musca, Mark Kemble

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Facts

September 17, 1998 · 1 h 44 min · Strong Language, Violence

Released
September 17, 1998
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hebrew
Made in
United States, Israel

Tropes

Bittersweet Ending, Oscar Bait, Warts and All +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Race worth watching?"

Questions about Race

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Race worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 5.4).

Is Race okay for kids?

Strong languageViolence

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

Will I feel good after watching Race?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is Race plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.