Name: The Cruise
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1998-10-23
Duration: 1 h 16 min
Cast: Timothy "Speed" Levitch

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Affectionate portrait of Timothy "Speed" Levitch, a tour guide for Manhattan's Gray Line double-decker buses.

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Directed by: Bennett Miller
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Music by: Marty Beller

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October 23, 1998 · 1 h 16 min · PG-13

Released: October 23, 1998
Runtime: 1 h 16 min
Age rating: PG-13
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 11 countries

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Where can I stream The Cruise?

In the United States, The Cruise streams on JustWatch TV+ and OVID, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is The Cruise worth watching?

76

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 69).

Is The Cruise okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Cruise plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.