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Lemon

2017·Movie
1h 23min

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Lemon fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some cringe comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Isaac has seen better days. His acting career is tanking, his blind girlfriend of 10 years plans to leave him, and his own family singles him out as a constant disappointment. Even as he takes a chance on new romance, he struggles to define his place in a world that has seemingly turned against him.
Melancholy Comedy-DramaExistential CrisisDysfunctional FamilyCringe HumorCharacter-DrivenContemporary RealismIntrospectiveQuirkyMid-Life Struggles

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Lemon legally?

Lemon is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lemon worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 4.8, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lemon rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Lemon?

1 h 23 min

Lemon runs 1 h 23 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lemon?

Critics57
Audiences45

Not quite. Critics rate Lemon higher (57) than audiences (45). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Lemon in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lemon?

6CAGBGGIEKRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lemon in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.