Bananas!*
6.9
Bananas!* fingerprint
Strong craft, light on feelings.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Tension6
- Fast Pace5
- Spectacle4
Heart
Moving and cathartic
- Pathos7
- Catharsis7
- Melancholy6
Humor
Some satire
Not a comedy at heart.
- Satire & Parody6
- Dark Humor4
- Wit & Wordplay3
World
Everyday modern life, society, and politics
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Rewatchability6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Intrigue8
- Direction7
- Acting7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
- Visual Stylization6
Energy
MediumCalm and low-key
Bananas!* is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Tension6Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle4Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Scare2Frightening moments and scares.
- Violence2Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
Heart
LowMoving and cathartic
Emotionally, it's moving and cathartic.
All heart traits
- Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
- Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wonder4Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome3Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
- Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.
- Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
All humor traits
- Satire & Parody6Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
World
MediumEveryday modern life, society, and politics
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around everyday modern life, society, and politics. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Contemporary Realism9Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.
- Politics8Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Class & Capitalism8Wealth, power, and inequality.
- Mystery6Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.
Craft
HighSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Educational7Informative and instructive.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
- Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
- Music Centrality4Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
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Questions about Bananas!*
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Is Bananas!* worth watching?
Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Bananas!* rated?
Content advisories: strong language.
How long is Bananas!*?
1 h 27 min
Bananas!* runs 1 h 27 min.
What language is Bananas!* in?
It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in Denmark, Nicaragua, Sweden, United States.
In how many countries can I watch Bananas!*?
+30GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bananas!* in 44 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
What tropes does Bananas!* use?
TV Tropes lists 95 storytelling tropes for Bananas!*, including Speed Sex, Share the Male Pain, Non-Indicative Name.