Dayveon

2017·Movie
1h 15min·NR
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic69–Rotten Tomatoes71%56%

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Dayveon fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

In the wake of his big brother’s violent death, 13-year-old Dayveon struggles to find his way in an economically depressed Arkansas town. With no parents and few role models around, Dayveon is soon torn between the lure of a local gang and the friendship of his sister’s boyfriend.
Coming-of-Age DramaSocial RealismRural PovertyGang AffiliationGrief & LossIdentity CrisisBleak & AtmosphericCharacter StudyIndie Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Amman Abbasi
Written by:
Steven Reneau, Amman Abbasi
Produced by:
Danny McBride, James Schamus, Jody Hill
Composed by:
Ryan Billia, Kate Bilinski, Jeremy Mazza

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Dayveon

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Where can I stream Dayveon legally?

PrimePeacockKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsPeacock Premium+

Dayveon is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 Dayveon worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dayveon rated?

NRViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Dayveon?

1 h 15 min

Dayveon runs 1 h 15 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dayveon?

Critics70
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate Dayveon higher (70) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Dayveon in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dayveon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dayveon in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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