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The Greatest

2009Movie1 h 39 minR

56
DecentGoodWatch score

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

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Teenagers Rose and Bennett were in love, and then a car crash claimed Bennett's life. He left behind a grieving mother, father and younger brother, and Rose was left all alone. She has no family to turn to for support, so when she finds out she's pregnant, she winds up at the Brewer's door. She needs their help, and although they can't quite admit it, they each need her so they can begin to heal.

Feels like

  • Grief and Healing
  • Teen Pregnancy
  • Family Drama
  • Emotional
  • Redemption
  • Intergenerational Connection
  • Character-Driven
  • Melancholy

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Shana Feste
Written by
Shana Feste

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Facts

February 7, 2009 · 1 h 39 min · R

Released
February 7, 2009
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
R
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$987,053
Available in
18 countries

Tropes

As Himself, Time-Shifted Actor, What Happened to the Mouse? +2

  • As Himself
  • Time-Shifted Actor
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • Artistic License – Military
  • Artistic License – History

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Greatest worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is The Greatest okay for kids?

RSuicide themes

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Greatest good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Greatest plot-driven or character-driven?

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