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Shag

1989·Movie
1h 38min·PG
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Tension4

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Growing up and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

On a summer weekend in 1963, four girlfriends made memories that would last a lifetime.

Summer of 1963. Carson is getting married to her boyfriend so her friends Melaina, Pudge and Luanne take her to Myrtle Beach for one last irresponsible weekend.
Coming-of-AgeFriendshipRoad Trip1960sMyrtle BeachWedding WeekendGirl BondingNostalgicPop Culture

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Shag worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shag rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Shag?

1 h 38 min

Shag runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Shag?

Critics61
Audiences77

Not quite. Audiences rate Shag higher (77) than critics (61). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Shag in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.