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Columbus

2017·Movie
1h 44min·PG-13
83
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Good for date night · friends night · teens

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In the middle of all the mess... there was this.

When a renowned architecture scholar falls suddenly ill during a speaking tour, his son Jin finds himself stranded in Columbus, Indiana - a small Midwestern city celebrated for its many significant modernist buildings. Jin strikes up a friendship with Casey, a young architecture enthusiast who works at the local library.
Slow-Burn DramaArchitectural FocusMelancholic AtmosphereCharacter-DrivenContemplative & QuietIntimate DialogueComing-of-AgeVisually Striking

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Where can I stream Columbus?

In the United States, Columbus is free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and MovieMe. It also streams in 112 other countries.

Is Columbus worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 89). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is Columbus 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.

Is Columbus plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Columbus good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.