The Watermelon

2008·Movie
1h 32min·PG
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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The Watermelon fingerprint

Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and cringe comedy

  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Cringe Humor7
  • Situational Comedy6

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Acting6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Visual Stylization6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A film about how really weird stuff can happen.

Newly divorced, Achilles Pumpkinseed lives alone in the house left to him by his deceased mother. Depressed and adrift, he spends his days smoking pot and watching television, usually alone but sometimes with his equally rootless friend Patroclus. One day an unexpected visitor named Homer shows up at Achilles' doorstep, bearing an unusual gift: an old dilapidated camping trailer painted like a child's image of a watermelon. Achilles' life will never be the same. Until it is. Sort of.
MumblecoreQuirky Indie ComedySlacker HumorExistential AngstDarkly ComicDepressionAbsurdist SituationsRootless ProtagonistOddball Friendship

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Watermelon

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Where can I stream The Watermelon legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and DistroTV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Watermelon worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Watermelon rated?

PGDrug useStrong language

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

How long is The Watermelon?

1 h 32 min

The Watermelon runs 1 h 32 min.

What language is The Watermelon in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Watermelon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Watermelon in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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