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Watermelon Man

1970·Movie
1h 40min·R
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some satire and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy5

World

Society, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

His white bread world just turned upside brown!

A racist insurance agent lives in a typical suburban neighborhood, but his bigoted world of taunting and harassing black people on and off the job is turned upside down when his skin inexplicably turns dark overnight.
Racial IdentitySocial SatireBody HorrorSuburban NightmarePsychological TransformationBlack ComedyProvocative1970s CinemaRace Relations

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Watermelon Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Watermelon Man legally?

Watermelon Man is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Watermelon Man worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Watermelon Man rated?

RStrong language

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

How long is Watermelon Man?

1 h 40 min

Watermelon Man runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Watermelon Man?

Critics73
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Watermelon Man much the same way.

What language is Watermelon Man in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Watermelon Man?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Watermelon Man in 31 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Watermelon Man use?

"Angry Black Man" StereotypeBlack Is Bigger in BedBringing Running Shoes to a Car ChaseColor Me BlackDeadpan SnarkerDowner EndingEthnic Menial LaborKarmic TransformationIgnored AesopWhere da White Women At?HypocriteWhite Like Meand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Watermelon Man, including "Angry Black Man" Stereotype, Black Is Bigger in Bed, Bringing Running Shoes to a Car Chase.