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Manchester by the Sea

2016Movie2 h 18 minR

Drama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic968.2Rotten Tomatoes96%78%

A profoundly sad, deeply moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Story

I can't beat it.

After his older brother passes away, Lee Chandler is forced to return home to care for his 16-year-old nephew. There he is compelled to deal with a tragic past that separated him from his family and the community where he was born and raised.

Feels like

  • Devastating Grief Drama
  • Quiet New England Atmosphere
  • Complex Family Dynamics
  • Masterclass in Acting
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Melancholic Realism
  • Subtle Dark Humor
  • Psychological Burden
  • Minimalist Storytelling
  • Profound Sadness

Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Kenneth Lonergan
Written by
Kenneth Lonergan
Produced by
Matt Damon, Chris Moore, Kevin J. Walsh
Music by
Lesley Barber

Everyone

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Facts

November 17, 2016 · 2 h 18 min · R

Released
November 17, 2016
Runtime
2 h 18 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$79 million
Available in
86 countries

Tropes

Death of a Child, Unwitting Instigator of Doom, There Are No Therapists +9

  • Death of a Child
  • Unwitting Instigator of Doom
  • There Are No Therapists
  • Nice Guy
  • Hard Truth Aesop
  • Bar Brawl
  • Anachronic Order
  • Hates Small Talk
  • Hormone-Addled Teenager
  • Bungled Suicide
  • Missing Mom
  • It's All About Me

12 of 54 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Manchester by the Sea?"

Questions about Manchester by the Sea

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Manchester by the Sea?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

In the United States, Manchester by the Sea streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. It also streams in 55 other countries.

Is Manchester by the Sea worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 96). Critics rate it higher (96 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is Manchester by the Sea plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was Manchester by the Sea a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$79 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $9 million to make and earned $79 million worldwide, 8.8 times its budget.

What tropes does Manchester by the Sea use?

Death of a ChildUnwitting Instigator of DoomThere Are No TherapistsNice GuyHard Truth AesopBar BrawlAnachronic OrderHates Small TalkHormone-Addled TeenagerBungled SuicideMissing MomIt's All About Meand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including Death of a Child, Unwitting Instigator of Doom, and There Are No Therapists.