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The Florida Project

2017·Movie
1h 52min·R
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic927.5Rotten Tomatoes96%81%
IMDb7.6Metacritic927.5Rotten Tomatoes96%81%

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The Florida Project fingerprint

Big heart, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Find your kingdom.

The story of a precocious six year-old and her ragtag group of friends whose summer break is filled with childhood wonder, possibility and a sense of adventure while the adults around them struggle with hard times.
Poignant Social RealismChildhood InnocenceEconomic HardshipVibrant CinematographyComing-of-AgeImpoverished CommunitySummer AdventureFlorida Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Sean Baker, Marten W. Piccinini, Katye Kalivoda
Written by:
Sean Baker, Chris Bergoch
Produced by:
Sean Baker, Carmen Cuba, Samantha Quan
Composed by:
Lorne Balfe, Jesse Pomeroy, Matt Snedecor

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Florida Project

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Florida Project legally?

The RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeCinemaxPlexXumo PlayTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Florida Project worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 92). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Florida Project rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is The Florida Project?

1 h 52 min

The Florida Project runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Florida Project?

Critics94
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate The Florida Project higher (94) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Florida Project a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$11 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 5.7 times its budget.

What language is The Florida Project in?

EnglishPortugueseSpanish

It was made in English, with some Portuguese, Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Florida Project?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Florida Project in 60 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Florida Project use?

ForeshadowingBurping ContestWe Used to Be FriendsMood WhiplashSir Swears-a-LotPoor Communication KillsShout-OutMouthscreenDowner EndingNoodle IncidentThe OnerSingle Mom Stripperand 58 more

TV Tropes lists 70 storytelling tropes for The Florida Project, including Foreshadowing, Burping Contest, We Used to Be Friends.