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Temple Grandin

2010Movie1 h 48 min

DramaHistory
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Rotten Tomatoes100%94%

A moving, cathartic drama movie about a real life story and history, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Autism gave her a vision. She gave it a voice.

A biopic of Temple Grandin, an autistic American who has become one of the leading scientists in humane livestock handling.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Autism Awareness
  • Animal Science
  • Overcoming Obstacles
  • Inspirational Story
  • Strong Female Lead
  • Historical Setting
  • Empathy & Understanding
  • Character-Driven

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Mick Jackson
Written by
Christopher Monger, Temple Grandin, Merritt Johnson
Produced by
Scott Ferguson
Music by
Alex Wurman

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Facts

February 6, 2010 · 1 h 48 min · Drama, History

Released
February 6, 2010
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
92 countries

Tropes

"Eureka!" Moment, Broken Record, Hair-Trigger Temper +9

  • "Eureka!" Moment
  • Broken Record
  • Hair-Trigger Temper
  • One Dialogue, Two Conversations
  • Informed Flaw
  • Science Marches On
  • Imagine Spot
  • Commonality Connection
  • Paper-Thin Disguise
  • Double Entendre
  • You Didn't Ask
  • Idiot Savant

12 of 48 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Temple Grandin?"

Questions about Temple Grandin

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Where can I stream Temple Grandin?

HBO Max

In the United States, Temple Grandin streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 89 other countries.

Is Temple Grandin worth watching?

92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92 (IMDb 8.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (88).

Is Temple Grandin okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Temple Grandin plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Temple Grandin use?

"Eureka!" MomentBroken RecordHair-Trigger TemperOne Dialogue, Two ConversationsInformed FlawScience Marches OnImagine SpotCommonality ConnectionPaper-Thin DisguiseDouble EntendreYou Didn't AskIdiot Savantand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including "Eureka!" Moment, Broken Record, and Hair-Trigger Temper.