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Café Society

2016·Movie
1h 37min·PG-13
65
GoodGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Romantic and nostalgic

  • Romance7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

Anyone who is anyone will be seen at Café Society.

The story of a young man who arrives in Hollywood during the 1930s hoping to work in the film industry, falls in love, and finds himself swept up in the vibrant café society that defined the spirit of the age.
1930s HollywoodCafé SocietyJazz Age RomanceNostalgic AtmosphereComing-of-AgeComplex RelationshipsStylish & ElegantMelancholy Tone

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Café Society

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Café Society legally?

Café Society is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Café Society worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Café Society rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Café Society?

1 h 37 min

Café Society runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Café Society?

Critics67
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see Café Society much the same way.

Was Café Society a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$44 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $44 million worldwide, 1.5 times its budget.

What language is Café Society in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Café Society?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Café Society in 50 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.