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Broken Flowers

2005Movie1 h 46 minR

ComedyDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic797.0Rotten Tomatoes87%70%

A slow-burning, melancholic comedy movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, adrenaline or warmth.

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Story

Sometimes life brings some strange surprises

An introverted man receives an anonymous letter from an ex-lover informing him that he has a son who may be looking for him. A freelance sleuth neighbor motivates the man to embark on a cross-country search for his past flames, seeking answers.

Feels like

  • Wistful Road Trip
  • Midlife Crisis Drama
  • Sharp Dialogue-Driven
  • Psychological Realism
  • Melancholic Reflection
  • Character Study
  • Subtle Dark Humor
  • Ambiguous Resolution
  • Indie Aesthetic

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Jim Jarmusch
Written by
Jim Jarmusch
Produced by
Jon Kilik, Stacey Smith
Music by
Mulatu Astatke

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 31, 2005 · 1 h 46 min · R

Released
July 31, 2005
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States, France
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$47 million
Available in
62 countries

Tropes

Ambiguously Gay, Amicable Exes, Berserk Button +8

  • Ambiguously Gay
  • Amicable Exes
  • Berserk Button
  • Blonde, Brunette, Redhead
  • The Casanova
  • Clingy Jealous Girl
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Heroic BSoD
  • Fan Disservice
  • Shout-Out
  • Meaningful Name

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Broken Flowers?"

Questions about Broken Flowers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Broken Flowers?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Broken Flowers from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.

Is Broken Flowers worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 79). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (70).

Will Broken Flowers make me laugh?

Light

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

Is Broken Flowers good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Broken Flowers a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$47 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $47 million worldwide, 4.7 times its budget.