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The Center of the World

2001·Movie
1h 28min
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic44–Rotten Tomatoes34%41%
IMDb5.8Metacritic44–Rotten Tomatoes34%41%

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance8
  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

A couple checks into a suite in Las Vegas. In flashbacks we see that he's a computer whiz on the verge of becoming a dot.com millionaire, she's a lap dancer at a club. He's depressed, withdrawing from work, missing meetings with investors. He wants a connection, so he offers her $10,000 to spend three nights with him in Vegas, and she accepts with conditions. Is mutual attraction stirring?
Psychological DramaRelationship StudyLap DancerDot-Com MillionaireVegas SettingIntenseCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Wayne Wang, Gabi Endicott, Jonathan McGarry
Written by:
Wayne Wang, Siri Hustvedt, Miranda July
Produced by:
Wayne Wang, Peter Newman, Heidi Levitt
Composed by:
Marko Costanzo, Jim Stuebe, Skip Lievsay

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Center of the World

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Center of the World legally?

Fandango at Home FreeTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Center of the World worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, and Metacritic 44). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Center of the World rated?

NuditySexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is The Center of the World?

1 h 28 min

The Center of the World runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Center of the World?

Critics39
Audiences50

Not quite. Audiences rate The Center of the World higher (50) than critics (39). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Center of the World in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Center of the World?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Center of the World in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Center of the World use?

Armor-Piercing QuestionHooker with a Heart of Gold"What Now?" EndingMoney Is Not PowerQuestionable ConsentMasturbation Means Sexual FrustrationUnreliable NarratorPlatonic ProstitutionRape as DramaAnywhere but Their LipsFan DisserviceThe Grunting Orgasm

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for The Center of the World, including Armor-Piercing Question, Hooker with a Heart of Gold, "What Now?" Ending.