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Same Kind of Different as Me

2017·Movie
1h 59min·PG-13
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Based On The Incredible True Story That Inspired Millions

International art dealer Ron Hall must befriend a dangerous homeless man in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife, a woman whose dreams will lead all three of them on the journey of their lives.
Faith-Based DramaRedemption StoryHomelessness AwarenessInterracial FriendshipFamily ReconciliationSouthern SettingBased on True EventsUplifting & HeartwarmingModern-Day Parable

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Same Kind of Different as Me

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Same Kind of Different as Me legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Same Kind of Different as Me worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Same Kind of Different as Me rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Same Kind of Different as Me?

1 h 59 min

Same Kind of Different as Me runs 1 h 59 min.

Is Same Kind of Different as Me based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Same Kind of Different as Me?

Critics46
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate Same Kind of Different as Me higher (72) than critics (46). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Same Kind of Different as Me in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Same Kind of Different as Me?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Same Kind of Different as Me in 103 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Same Kind of Different as Me use?

Noble BigotGood Angel, Bad AngelStacked Characters PosterEven Evil Has Standards

TV Tropes lists 4 storytelling tropes for Same Kind of Different as Me, including Noble Bigot, Good Angel, Bad Angel, Stacked Characters Poster.