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The Debut

2000Movie1 h 28 minR

Drama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic60–Rotten Tomatoes71%72%
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic60–Rotten Tomatoes71%72%

Summary

Filipino-American high school student Ben works in a comic book shop to earn money to pay his way into Cal Arts.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Gene Cajayon
Written by
Gene Cajayon, John Manal Castro
Music by
Wendall J. Yuponce

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Facts

May 18, 2000 · 1 h 28 min · R

Released
May 18, 2000
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Filipino
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Available in
50 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Debut?"

Questions about The Debut

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Debut?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Debut from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Debut worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 60).

Is The Debut okay for kids?

R

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

Can I half-watch The Debut?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Debut good for date night?

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