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Getting Straight

1970Movie2 h 4 minR

ComedyDrama
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic58–Rotten Tomatoes33%41%
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic58–Rotten Tomatoes33%41%

Summary

Graduate student Harry Bailey was once one of the most visible undergraduate activists on campus, but now that he's back studying for his master's, he's trying to fly right.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Richard Rush
Written by
Robert Kaufman, Ken Kolb
Produced by
Richard Rush
Music by
Ronald Stein

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 13, 1970 · 2 h 4 min · R

Released
May 13, 1970
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$13 million
Available in
42 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

The Alleged Car, Teacher/Student Romance, Book Safe +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Getting Straight?"

Questions about Getting Straight

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Getting Straight?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Getting Straight from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Getting Straight worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 58).

Will Getting Straight make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).

Is Getting Straight good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.