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Acceptance

2009Movie1 h 35 min

ComedyTV Movie
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes–34%
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes–34%

Summary

A comedic, sometimes poignant look at the absurdity of today's college-applications process for parents and teens. Joan Cusack stars as a stressed-out mom who is trying to get her teen daughter into college.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Sanaa Hamri
Written by
Susan Coll
Produced by
Frank von Zerneck, Michele Samit, Susan Paley Abramson
Music by
Richard Marvin, Alan Derian

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Facts

August 22, 2009 · 1 h 35 min · Comedy, TV Movie

Released
August 22, 2009
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Genres
Comedy, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
Japan, United States
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Acceptance?"

Questions about Acceptance

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Acceptance?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Acceptance from Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Acceptance worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 5.2).

Is Acceptance okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Acceptance make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and cringe comedy (7 of 10).

Is Acceptance plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.