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Starfish

2016Movie1 h 35 min

70
GoodGoodWatch score
70
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Based on the real story of Tom and Nicola Ray from Rutland. Their perfect life is totally ruined in a single moment after Tom had developed sepsis.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

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Directed by
Bill Clark
Written by
Bill Clark

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Facts

October 28, 2016 · 1 h 35 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 28, 2016
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
24 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Ambiguous Situation, Animal Motif, Arc Words +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Starfish?"

Questions about Starfish

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Starfish?

In the United States, Starfish streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Starfish worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%).

Is Starfish plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Starfish good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Starfish use?

Ambiguous SituationAnimal MotifArc WordsBased on a True StoryBreaking the Fourth WallBrown NoteCassette CrazeCosmic Horror StoryDead Person ConversationThe End of the World as We Know ItOh, Crap!Plot Couponand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Ambiguous Situation, Animal Motif, and Arc Words.