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Used People

1992·Movie
1h 55min·PG-13
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Family and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A story about love, family and other embarrassments.

At her husband's funeral, Pearl, Jewish mother of two divorced and antagonistic daughters, meets an old Italian friend of her husband, whose advice years previously had stopped the husband leaving home. For 23 years he, now a widower, has secretly loved Pearl.
Quirky Romantic ComedyJewish Family DynamicsMature RomanceBittersweetCharacter-DrivenDialogue-HeavyNew York Setting1960s

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Used People legally?

Used People is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Used People worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 44%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Used People rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Used People?

1 h 55 min

Used People runs 1 h 55 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Used People?

Critics44
Audiences51

Yes. Critics average 44 and audiences 51 out of 100, so both groups see Used People much the same way.

What language is Used People in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Used People?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Used People in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.