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Tully

2018Movie1 h 35 minR

ComedyDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic757.4Rotten Tomatoes87%75%

A moving, wholesome comedy movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

See how the mother half lives.

Marlo, a mother of three, including a newborn, is gifted a night nanny by her brother. Hesitant at first, she quickly forms a bond with the thoughtful, surprising, and sometimes challenging nanny named Tully.

Feels like

  • Motherhood
  • Postpartum
  • Family Dynamics
  • Psychological Realism
  • Contemporary Drama
  • Dark Comedy
  • Emotional Bonding
  • Character-Driven
  • Intimate Storytelling

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Jason Reitman
Written by
Diablo Cody
Produced by
Charlize Theron, Aaron L. Gilbert, Jason Reitman
Music by
Rob Simonsen

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 4, 2018 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released
May 4, 2018
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Box office
$16 million
Available in
56 countries

Tropes

Actor Allusion, Creature of Habit, Vomit Indiscretion Shot +9

  • Actor Allusion
  • Creature of Habit
  • Vomit Indiscretion Shot
  • Does This Remind You of Anything?
  • Really Gets Around
  • Mess of Woe
  • Triple Shifter
  • Queer Establishing Moment
  • O.O.C. Is Serious Business
  • Mama Bear
  • Imaginary Friend
  • A Mistake Is Born

12 of 38 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Tully?"

Questions about Tully

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tully?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Tully from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 25 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Tully worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 75).

Is Tully okay for kids?

R

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

Will Tully make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Tully plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Tully use?

Actor AllusionCreature of HabitVomit Indiscretion ShotDoes This Remind You of Anything?Really Gets AroundMess of WoeTriple ShifterQueer Establishing MomentO.O.C. Is Serious BusinessMama BearImaginary FriendA Mistake Is Bornand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including Actor Allusion, Creature of Habit, and Vomit Indiscretion Shot.