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Mistress America

2015Movie1 h 24 minR

Comedy
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic756.6Rotten Tomatoes82%66%

A fast-paced, quirky comedy movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

From Strangers to Sisters.

A college freshman cures her disappointment and loneliness by allowing herself to be pulled into the wacky schemes of her future stepsister.

Feels like

  • Indie Comedy
  • New York City
  • Quirky Characters
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Fast-Paced Dialogue
  • Social Commentary
  • Urban Adventure
  • Generation Y

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Noah Baumbach
Written by
Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach
Produced by
Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach, Rodrigo Teixeira
Music by
Dean Wareham, Britta Phillips

Everyone

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Facts

August 14, 2015 · 1 h 24 min · R

Released
August 14, 2015
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Brazil
Box office
$3 million
Available in
61 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Mistress America?"

Questions about Mistress America

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mistress America?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Mistress America from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Mistress America worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 75). Critics rate it higher (79 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Will Mistress America make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and cringe comedy (7 of 10).

Is Mistress America plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.