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Chestnut: Hero of Central Park

2004Movie1 h 26 minG

ComedyFamily
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd3.6/5Rotten Tomatoes–59%

An uplifting, wholesome family movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

Ray and Sal, two orphaned sisters, adopt and hide a Great Dane puppy from their two adopted parents living in a luxury downtown New York apartment that expressely forbids dogs.

Feels like

  • Family-Friendly Adventure
  • Orphaned Sisters
  • Dog-centric
  • NYC Setting
  • Heartwarming
  • Feel-Good
  • Physical Comedy
  • Escapist

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Robert Vince
Written by
Anna McRoberts, Anne Vince
Produced by
Anna McRoberts, Robert Vince, Wolfgang Esenwein
Music by
Brahm Wenger

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Facts

October 21, 2004 · 1 h 26 min · G

Released
October 21, 2004
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Available in
132 countries

Tropes

The Runaway, Tropey, Come Home, No Animals Allowed +9

  • The Runaway
  • Tropey, Come Home
  • No Animals Allowed
  • Affection-Hating Kid
  • The Stool Pigeon
  • Powder Gag
  • Secret Pet Plot
  • Big Friendly Dog
  • Fright-Induced Bunkmate
  • Distinction Without a Difference
  • Fake Faint
  • Plot Allergy

12 of 38 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Chestnut: Hero of Central Park?"

Questions about Chestnut: Hero of Central Park

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Chestnut: Hero of Central Park?

FawesomeStarzTubi TV

In the United States, Chestnut: Hero of Central Park streams on Starz, and it is free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 129 other countries.

Is Chestnut: Hero of Central Park worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 5.8 and Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5).

Is Chestnut: Hero of Central Park okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Chestnut: Hero of Central Park make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Chestnut: Hero of Central Park?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Chestnut: Hero of Central Park use?

The RunawayTropey, Come HomeNo Animals AllowedAffection-Hating KidThe Stool PigeonPowder GagSecret Pet PlotBig Friendly DogFright-Induced BunkmateDistinction Without a DifferenceFake FaintPlot Allergyand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including The Runaway, Tropey, Come Home, and No Animals Allowed.