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Akron

2015Movie1 h 28 min

59
DecentGoodWatch score

A romantic, moving romance movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Love now.

Benny, a college freshman at the University of Akron, Ohio meets and falls for fellow freshman Christopher at a football game. With the support of their families and friends they embark on a new relationship. But a tragic event in the past involving their mothers soon comes to light and threatens to tear them apart.

Feels like

  • LGBTQ+ Romance
  • Tragic Past
  • Family Drama
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Ohio Setting
  • College Life
  • Emotional Conflict
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Contemporary Realism

Cast

Crew

Written by
Brian O'Donnell

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Facts

October 6, 2015 · 1 h 28 min · Romance, Drama

Released
October 6, 2015
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
24 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Akron?"

Questions about Akron

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Akron?

In the United States, Akron streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Akron worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is Akron okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Akron good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Akron plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.