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Leo

2002Movie1 h 44 min

Drama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A moving, tense drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

A young mother is plagued by a tragic mistake and alienates her little boy. A brilliant writer is released from prison after serving a 15-year sentence and begins working at Vic's Diner. Their stories converge when the man must overcome obstacles of the past to save the little boy and ultimately himself.

Feels like

  • Redemption
  • Complex Relationships
  • Past Trauma
  • Character-Driven
  • Small-Town Drama
  • Emotional
  • Somber
  • Hopeful Ending

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Mehdi Norowzian
Written by
Massy Tadjedin, Amir Tadjedin
Produced by
Massy Tadjedin, Erica August, Jonathan Karlsen
Music by
Mark Adler

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Facts

March 12, 2002 · 1 h 44 min · Drama

Released
March 12, 2002
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States

Tropes

Awesomeness by Analysis, Good Feels Good, No Antagonist +9

  • Awesomeness by Analysis
  • Good Feels Good
  • No Antagonist
  • Sad Clown
  • One-Steve Limit
  • Obnoxious Entitled Housewife
  • Banned in China
  • Class Clown
  • Somewhere, a Herpetologist Is Crying
  • I Take Offense to That Last One
  • Opinion Flip-Flop
  • I'm Standing Right Here

12 of 129 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Leo worth watching?"

Questions about Leo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Leo worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Leo good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Leo plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Leo use?

Awesomeness by AnalysisGood Feels GoodNo AntagonistSad ClownOne-Steve LimitObnoxious Entitled HousewifeBanned in ChinaClass ClownSomewhere, a Herpetologist Is CryingI Take Offense to That Last OneOpinion Flip-FlopI'm Standing Right Hereand 117 more

TV Tropes lists 129 tropes for it, including Awesomeness by Analysis, Good Feels Good, and No Antagonist.