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20th Century Women

2016Movie1 h 59 minR

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic837.4Rotten Tomatoes88%74%

A nostalgic, hopeful drama movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout characters and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Some things just can't be fixed. Just be there

In 1979 Santa Barbara, California, Dorothea Fields is a determined single mother in her mid-50s who is raising her adolescent son, Jamie, at a moment brimming with cultural change and rebellion. Dorothea enlists the help of two younger women – Abbie, a free-spirited punk artist living as a boarder in the Fields' home and Julie, a savvy and provocative teenage neighbour – to help with Jamie's upbringing.

Feels like

  • 1970s California
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Multi-Generational
  • Character-Driven
  • Female-Led
  • Social Commentary
  • Quirky
  • Nostalgic
  • Intimate

Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Mike Mills
Written by
Mike Mills
Produced by
Megan Ellison, Youree Henley, Anne Carey
Music by
Roger Neill

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Facts

December 28, 2016 · 1 h 59 min · R

Released
December 28, 2016
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
64 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream 20th Century Women?"

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Where can I stream 20th Century Women?

JustWatch TV FreeJustWatch TV+

In the United States, 20th Century Women streams on JustWatch TV+, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is 20th Century Women worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is 20th Century Women plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is 20th Century Women good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was 20th Century Women a box office flop?

Budget$7 million
Box office$6 million

Yes: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 81% of its budget.