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A Wrinkle in Time

2018Movie1 h 49 minPG

42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3Metacritic532.9Rotten Tomatoes43%26%

An awe-inspiring, epic adventure movie about fantasy and family, with standout visual style.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

Be a warrior

After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him.

Feels like

  • Visually Overwhelming Sci-Fi Fantasy
  • Heartfelt Family Adventure
  • Psychedelic Space Odyssey
  • Empowering Young Heroine Journey
  • High-Concept Visual Spectacle
  • Emotional Resilience Theme
  • Whimsical & Surreal Tone
  • Star Wars Adjacent Aesthetic
  • Accessible for All Ages

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Ava DuVernay
Written by
Jennifer Lee, Madeleine L'Engle, Jeff Stockwell
Produced by
Jim Whitaker, Catherine Hand
Music by
Ramin Djawadi

Everyone

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

Facts

March 8, 2018 · 1 h 49 min · PG

Released
March 8, 2018
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Science Fiction, Family, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$103 million
Box office
$133 million
Available in
70 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

All Planets Are Earth-Like, Goggles Do Something Unusual, Weight Woe +9

  • All Planets Are Earth-Like
  • Goggles Do Something Unusual
  • Weight Woe
  • Adaptational Job Change
  • Eldritch Location
  • Failed a Spot Check
  • Stepford Suburbia
  • Large and in Charge
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • Promoted to Love Interest
  • It Was a Gift
  • Education Mama

12 of 75 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Wrinkle in Time?"

Questions about A Wrinkle in Time

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Wrinkle in Time?

Disney+

In the United States, A Wrinkle in Time streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 57 other countries.

Is A Wrinkle in Time worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 4.3, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 53). Critics rate it higher (48 out of 100) than audiences (33).

Is A Wrinkle in Time okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching A Wrinkle in Time?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does A Wrinkle in Time use?

All Planets Are Earth-LikeGoggles Do Something UnusualWeight WoeAdaptational Job ChangeEldritch LocationFailed a Spot CheckStepford SuburbiaLarge and in ChargeWhat the Hell, Hero?Promoted to Love InterestIt Was a GiftEducation Mamaand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 tropes for it, including All Planets Are Earth-Like, Goggles Do Something Unusual, and Weight Woe.