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Show of Hands

2008Movie1 h 36 min

ComedyRomance
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–40%

A tense, slow-burning romance movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

Jess is a solo mother and reluctant parking warden. Tom is a self-obsessed greetings cards salesman with an addiction to competitions who will do anything to win. Together they are just two of the competitors in a gruelling endurance contest to win a car - whoever keeps their hand on it the longest wins. As the sleepless days wear by, what price will they pay for winning this competition?

Feels like

  • Psychological Drama
  • Endurance Competition
  • Social Commentary
  • Character Study
  • Bleak Realism
  • Desperation & Ambition
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Contemporary Slice-of-Life
  • Human Cost

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Anthony McCarten
Written by
Anthony McCarten
Produced by
Rachel Gardner, Angela Littlejohn
Music by
Don McGlashan

Everyone

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Facts

October 14, 2008 · 1 h 36 min · Romance, Comedy, Drama

Released
October 14, 2008
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Genres
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
New Zealand

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Show of Hands worth watching?"

Questions about Show of Hands

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Show of Hands worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.2).

Will Show of Hands make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (6 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).

Is Show of Hands good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 2 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.