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Where'd You Go, Bernadette

2019Movie1 h 49 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic516.6Rotten Tomatoes49%69%

A quirky, cathartic comedy movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · comfort watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Disappearances can be deceiving

When architect-turned-recluse Bernadette Fox goes missing prior to a family trip to Antarctica, her 15-year-old daughter, Bee, goes on a quest with Bernadette's husband to find her.

Feels like

  • Character-driven Mystery
  • Quirky Family Drama
  • Self-discovery Journey
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Eccentric Protagonist
  • Emotional Resilience
  • Contemporary Slice-of-Life
  • Heartwarming Mother-Daughter Bond
  • Artistic Themes

Cast

24 of 38

Crew

Directed by
Richard Linklater
Written by
Richard Linklater, Vincent Palmo Jr., Holly Gent
Produced by
Brad Simpson, Ginger Sledge, Nina Jacobson
Music by
Graham Reynolds

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Facts

August 16, 2019 · 1 h 49 min · PG-13

Released
August 16, 2019
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Available in
78 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

A-Cup Angst, Bargain with Heaven, Be Careful What You Wish For +9

  • A-Cup Angst
  • Bargain with Heaven
  • Be Careful What You Wish For
  • Belligerent Sexual Tension
  • Brutal Honesty
  • The Cameo
  • Tough Love
  • Corrupt Corporate Executive
  • Dumpster Dive
  • Tropaholics Anonymous
  • Heel–Face Turn
  • Take That!

12 of 38 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Where'd You Go, Bernadette?"

Questions about Where'd You Go, Bernadette

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Where can I stream Where'd You Go, Bernadette?

The RokuKanopyHooplaPlexFawesomeLionsgate+MovieSphere+

In the United States, Where'd You Go, Bernadette streams on Lionsgate+ and MovieSphere+, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is Where'd You Go, Bernadette worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 51). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is Where'd You Go, Bernadette okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Where'd You Go, Bernadette make me laugh?

Light

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

What tropes does Where'd You Go, Bernadette use?

A-Cup AngstBargain with HeavenBe Careful What You Wish ForBelligerent Sexual TensionBrutal HonestyThe CameoTough LoveCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveDumpster DiveTropaholics AnonymousHeel–Face TurnTake That!and 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including A-Cup Angst, Bargain with Heaven, and Be Careful What You Wish For.