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Looking: The Movie

2016Movie1 h 25 min

DramaRomance
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes89%82%

A romantic, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch

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Story

The End Is A New Beginning

Patrick returns to San Francisco for the first time in almost a year to celebrate a momentous event with his old friends. In the process, he must face the unresolved relationships he left behind and make difficult choices about what’s important to him.

Feels like

  • LGBTQ+ Romance
  • San Francisco
  • Reunions
  • Relationship Drama
  • Self-Discovery
  • Emotional Depth
  • Character-Driven
  • Melancholy
  • Thought-Provoking

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Andrew Haigh
Written by
Andrew Haigh, Michael Lannan
Produced by
Andrew Haigh, Carmen Cuba, Sarah Condon

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Facts

July 24, 2016 · 1 h 25 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
July 24, 2016
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
76 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Looking: The Movie?"

Questions about Looking: The Movie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Looking: The Movie?

HBO Max

In the United States, Looking: The Movie streams on HBO Max. It also streams in 73 other countries.

Is Looking: The Movie worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is Looking: The Movie good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Looking: The Movie plot-driven or character-driven?

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