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Paterson

2016Movie1 h 58 minR

ComedyDrama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic907.8Rotten Tomatoes96%72%

A wholesome, hopeful drama movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Beauty is often found in the smallest details.

A week in the life of Paterson, a poet bus driver, and his wife Laura, a very creative artist, who live in Paterson, New Jersey, hometown of many famous poets and artists.

Feels like

  • Poetic Realism
  • Slice of Life
  • Character-Driven
  • Small Town Charm
  • Intimate Portrait
  • Gentle Humor
  • Contemplative
  • Understated
  • Everyday Beauty

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Jim Jarmusch
Written by
Jim Jarmusch
Produced by
Joshua Astrachan, Carter Logan
Music by
Jim Jarmusch, Carter Logan

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 17, 2016 · 1 h 58 min · R

Released
November 17, 2016
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States, Germany, France
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
36 countries

Tropes

Uptight Loves Wild, Double-Meaning Title, Sitcom Arch-Nemesis +9

  • Uptight Loves Wild
  • Double-Meaning Title
  • Sitcom Arch-Nemesis
  • Comical Overreacting
  • Running Gag
  • Named Like My Name
  • Maligned Mixed Marriage
  • Random Events Plot
  • Opposites Attract
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Rule of Symbolism
  • Technophobia

12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Paterson?"

Questions about Paterson

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Paterson?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

In the United States, Paterson streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 29 other countries.

Is Paterson worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 90). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is Paterson okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Paterson make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Paterson good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Paterson a box office flop?

Budget$5 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 43% of its budget.

What tropes does Paterson use?

Uptight Loves WildDouble-Meaning TitleSitcom Arch-NemesisComical OverreactingRunning GagNamed Like My NameMaligned Mixed MarriageRandom Events PlotOpposites AttractMood WhiplashRule of SymbolismTechnophobiaand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Uptight Loves Wild, Double-Meaning Title, and Sitcom Arch-Nemesis.