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Landline

2017·Movie
1h 33min·R
65
GoodGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Nostalgia8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

1995. When people were harder to reach.

A teenager living with her sister and parents in Manhattan during the 1990s discovers that her father is having an affair.
Nostalgic 90s NYCFamily DramedyComing-of-Age StoryAuthentic Character DynamicsRelatable Relationship StrugglesWitty DialogueObservational HumorIndie Film VibeSisterhood

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Landline

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Landline legally?

Landline 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 Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Landline worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Landline rated?

RStrong languageSexual content

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

How long is Landline?

1 h 33 min

Landline runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Landline?

Critics70
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate Landline higher (70) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Landline in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Landline?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Landline in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.