Oddball

2015·Movie
1h 35min
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Every underdog has his day.

An eccentric chicken farmer, with the help of his granddaughter, trains his mischievous dog Oddball to protect a penguin sanctuary from fox attacks in an attempt to reunite his family and save their seaside town.
Heartwarming Family FilmUnderdog StoryAnimal FriendshipEnvironmental ConservationEccentric ProtagonistSmall Town CharmPositive MessageQuirky Comedy

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Oddball

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Where can I stream Oddball legally?

Oddball is included with a subscription to Peacock, Philo, Starz, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Oddball worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 87%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Oddball?

1 h 35 min

Oddball runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Oddball?

Critics87
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate Oddball higher (87) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Oddball in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Oddball?

22ATAUBECACHDEFRGBGFGGIEINITLU+8

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Oddball in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Oddball use?

Training MontageDiabolical Dog CatcherEvil All AlongBunny-Ears LawyerBased on a True Story

TV Tropes lists 5 storytelling tropes for Oddball, including Training Montage, Diabolical Dog Catcher, Evil All Along.

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