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Hugo Pool

1997Movie1 h 32 minR

40

WeakGoodWatch score

40

WeakGoodWatch score

Letterboxd

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

Hugo Pool is a quirky tale of a Los Angeles pool cleaner who falls in love with a young man dying of Lou Gerhig's Disease.

Good for

Date night
Friends night
Thought-provoking

Skip it if

You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, adrenaline or laughs.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by: Robert Downey Sr.
Written by: Robert Downey Sr., Laura Ernst
Music by: Danilo Pérez

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Facts

December 12, 1997 · 1 h 32 min · R

Released: December 12, 1997
Runtime: 1 h 32 min
Age rating: R
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Hugo Pool worth watching?"

Questions about Hugo Pool

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Hugo Pool worth watching?

40

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 5, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 29%). Audiences rate it higher (51 out of 100) than critics (29).

Is Hugo Pool good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Hugo Pool make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.