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The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)

2017Movie1 h 52 minR

ComedyDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic807.0Rotten Tomatoes92%72%

A moving, melancholic comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

An estranged family gathers together in New York for an event celebrating the artistic work of their father.

Feels like

  • Dysfunctional Family
  • New York Setting
  • Sibling Rivalry
  • Art World
  • Existential Angst
  • Melancholy Comedy
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Character Study

Cast

24 of 38

Crew

Directed by
Noah Baumbach
Written by
Noah Baumbach
Produced by
Noah Baumbach, Scott Rudin, Eli Bush
Music by
Randy Newman

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Facts

October 13, 2017 · 1 h 52 min · R

Released
October 13, 2017
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$11 million
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Dysfunctional Family, Nice Girl, Dysfunction Junction +9

  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Nice Girl
  • Dysfunction Junction
  • The Cameo
  • Improbably Quick Coma Recovery
  • Fatal Flaw
  • Cloud Cuckoo Lander
  • Shout-Out
  • The Quiet One
  • Serial Spouse
  • Le Film Artistique
  • Parents as People

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)?"

Questions about The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)

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Where can I stream The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)?

Netflix

In the United States, The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 80). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (70).

Will The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) use?

Dysfunctional FamilyNice GirlDysfunction JunctionThe CameoImprobably Quick Coma RecoveryFatal FlawCloud Cuckoo LanderShout-OutThe Quiet OneSerial SpouseLe Film ArtistiqueParents as Peopleand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Dysfunctional Family, Nice Girl, and Dysfunction Junction.