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The Sum of Us

1994Movie1 h 40 minR

ComedyDrama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes63%80%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes63%80%

Summary

A widowed father has to deal with two complex issues: while he is searching for "Miss Right," his son, who is in his 20s and gay, is searching for "Mr. Right."

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Kevin Dowling, Geoff Burton
Written by
David Stevens
Produced by
Hal McElroy
Music by
David Faulkner

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Facts

July 28, 1994 · 1 h 40 min · R

Released
July 28, 1994
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Sum of Us?"

Questions about The Sum of Us

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Sum of Us worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 63%). Audiences rate it higher (77 out of 100) than critics (63).

Is The Sum of Us okay for kids?

RSexual contentStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for sexual content and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Sum of Us good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Will The Sum of Us make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).