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The Tribes of Palos Verdes

2017Movie1 h 44 minR

Drama
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic495.4Rotten Tomatoes65%57%

A melancholic, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Life comes in waves.

When the situation at her idyllic Palos Verdes home turns volatile, young Medina attempts to surf her way to happiness.

Feels like

  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Suburban Angst
  • Surfing
  • Melancholic
  • Character-Driven
  • Social Commentary
  • Psychological Themes

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Brendan Malloy, Emmett Malloy
Written by
Joy Nicholson, Karen Croner
Produced by
Robbie Brenner, Karen Croner, Josh McLaughlin
Music by
Gustavo Santaolalla

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Facts

December 1, 2017 · 1 h 44 min · R

Released
December 1, 2017
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
R
Content
Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
39 countries

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Where can I stream The Tribes of Palos Verdes?

fuboTVParamount+PhiloAMC+Sundance NowAcornTVAcorn TVIFC Films Unlimited

In the United States, The Tribes of Palos Verdes streams on fuboTV, Paramount+, Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is The Tribes of Palos Verdes worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 49).

Is The Tribes of Palos Verdes plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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