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The Wannabe

2015Movie1 h 30 minR

MysteryThriller
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic495.4Rotten Tomatoes43%36%
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic495.4Rotten Tomatoes43%36%

Summary

Based on true events, The Wannabe, a story about Thomas, a man obsessed with Mafia culture during the 1990s in New York City.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Directed by
Nick Sandow
Written by
Nick Sandow
Produced by
Martin Scorsese

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Facts

December 4, 2015 · 1 h 30 min · R

Released
December 4, 2015
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content
Genres
Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
13 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Wannabe?"

Questions about The Wannabe

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wannabe?

Tubi TV

In the United States, The Wannabe is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The Wannabe worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.1, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 49).

Will I feel good after watching The Wannabe?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 0 for hopefulness.

Is The Wannabe plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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