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Abacus: Small Enough to Jail

2017·Movie
1h 28min

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Abacus: Small Enough to Jail fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, society, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The incredible saga of the Chinese immigrant Sung family, owners of Abacus Federal Savings of Chinatown, New York. Accused of mortgage fraud by Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., Abacus becomes the only U.S. bank to face criminal charges in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. The indictment and subsequent trial forces the Sung family to defend themselves – and their bank’s legacy in the Chinatown community – over the course of a five-year legal battle.
Investigative DocumentaryFinancial ThrillerFamily SagaSocial JusticeLegal DramaChinese-American ExperienceSystemic InjusticePerseveranceEconomic CommentaryCompelling True Story

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Abacus: Small Enough to Jail

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Abacus: Small Enough to Jail legally?

Abacus: Small Enough to Jail is included with a subscription to Hoopla in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Abacus: Small Enough to Jail worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Abacus: Small Enough to Jail?

1 h 28 min

Abacus: Small Enough to Jail runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Abacus: Small Enough to Jail?

Critics83
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate Abacus: Small Enough to Jail higher (83) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Abacus: Small Enough to Jail in?

EnglishChinese

It was made in English, with some Chinese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Abacus: Small Enough to Jail?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Abacus: Small Enough to Jail in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Abacus: Small Enough to Jail use?

Perp WalkThe ScapegoatHorrible Judge of CharacterBlatant LiesDocumentaryTalking HeadsStealing from the TillThe Ken Burns EffectDramatizationEarn Your Happy EndingShout-OutTitle Dropand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Abacus: Small Enough to Jail, including Perp Walk, The Scapegoat, Horrible Judge of Character.