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Mr. Nobody

2009·Movie
2h 21min·R

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Masterful craft, big heart.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Awe-inspiring and romantic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Wonder9
  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Physical Comedy1

World

The mind, the future, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability10
  • World Immersion9
  • Ambiguity9

Craft

Standout storytelling, direction, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Narrative Structure10
  • Non-linear Narrative10
  • Direction9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

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About

Nothing is real, everything is possible.

Nemo Nobody leads an ordinary existence with his wife and 3 children; one day, he wakes up as a mortal centenarian in the year 2092.
Philosophical Sci-FiNon-Linear NarrativeExistential DramaLove & ChoiceMind-BendingVisually StunningLife Paths & DecisionsComplex & AbstractDeeply Emotional

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Questions about Mr. Nobody

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Where can I stream Mr. Nobody legally?

Mr. Nobody is included with a subscription to Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mr. Nobody worth watching?

70
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mr. Nobody rated?

RNuditySexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Mr. Nobody?

2 h 21 min

Mr. Nobody runs 2 h 21 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mr. Nobody?

Critics64
Audiences78

Not quite. Audiences rate Mr. Nobody higher (78) than critics (64). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Mr. Nobody a box office hit?

Budget$47 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $47 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 5% of its budget.

What language is Mr. Nobody in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Belgium, Canada, France, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Mr. Nobody?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mr. Nobody in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mr. Nobody use?

In Medias ResRule of PoolEverything Is Big in TexasRailroad Tracks of DoomTrapped in a Sinking CarLighthouse PointTime-Shifted ActorThe '80sImmortality ImmoralityScenery PornPresent DayEverything Is an iPod in the Futureand 110 more

TV Tropes lists 122 storytelling tropes for Mr. Nobody, including In Medias Res, Rule of Pool, Everything Is Big in Texas.