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Skating to New York

2013Movie1 h 33 min

Drama
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes–38%

A hopeful, wholesome drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

Sometimes the greatest adventure is right outside your front door.

The coming-of-age journey of 5 teenage boys who leave their small, Canadian town behind and risk skating across Lake Ontario to New York on the coldest day of the year.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Journey
  • Friendship
  • Small-Town Canada
  • Winter Adventure
  • Risk and Determination
  • Emotional Growth
  • Hopeful Narrative
  • Contemporary Realism

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Charles Minsky
Written by
Monte Merrick, Edmond Stevens
Produced by
Wendy Japhet, Jessica Daniel
Music by
Dave Grusin

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Facts

November 2, 2013 · 1 h 33 min · Drama

Released
November 2, 2013
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Skating to New York?"

Questions about Skating to New York

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Skating to New York?

Plex

In the United States, Skating to New York is free with ads on Plex. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Skating to New York worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 5.5).

Is Skating to New York okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Skating to New York?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching Skating to New York?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.