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Lean on Pete

2018·Movie
2h 1min·R
IMDb7.1Metacritic807.7Rotten Tomatoes90%75%

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Lean on Pete fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and sports

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

You can’t get anywhere on your own.

Charley Thompson, a teenager living with his single father, gets a summer job working for horse trainer Del Montgomery. Bonding with an aging racehorse named Lean on Pete, Charley is horrified to learn he is bound for slaughter, and so he steals the horse, and the duo embark on an odyssey across the new American frontier.
Melancholy Coming-of-AgeAmerican HeartlandBoy and His HorseEconomic HardshipSingle FatherModern WesternRedemptive JourneyLoss of InnocenceSocial Realism

Crew

Directed by:
Andrew Haigh, Ime Etuk, Kathleen Campbell
Written by:
Andrew Haigh, Willy Vlautin
Produced by:
Carmen Cuba, David Kosse, Tristan Goligher
Composed by:
Chris Navarro, Julien Naudin, Per Boström

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Lean on Pete

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Where can I stream Lean on Pete legally?

PrimeFandango at Home FreePlexXumo PlayTubi TV

Lean on Pete is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lean on Pete worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lean on Pete rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Lean on Pete?

2 h 1 min

Lean on Pete runs 2 h 1 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lean on Pete?

Critics85
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate Lean on Pete higher (85) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Lean on Pete a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 30% of its budget.

What language is Lean on Pete in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Lean on Pete?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lean on Pete in 78 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lean on Pete use?

The Alleged SteedBittersweet EndingRoad Trip PlotDouble-Meaning TitleDeath by Newbery MedalA Boy and His X

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for Lean on Pete, including The Alleged Steed, Bittersweet Ending, Road Trip Plot.