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Good Time

2017·Movie
1h 42min·R
IMDb7.3Metacritic807.7Rotten Tomatoes91%82%

Where to watch

HBO MaxKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeCinemax

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Good Time fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Fast Pace10
  • Adrenaline9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout editing, cinematography, and score

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

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After a botched bank robbery lands his younger brother in prison, Connie Nikas embarks on a twisted odyssey through New York City's underworld to get his brother Nick out of jail.
Gritty Crime ThrillerFast-Paced HeistNew York City UnderworldBrotherly DesperationIntense & UnrelentingClaustrophobic AtmosphereStylized CinematographyExistential Stakes

Crew

Directed by:
Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie, Duccio Fabbri
Written by:
Josh Safdie, Ronald Bronstein
Produced by:
Eléonore Hendricks, Sebastian Bear-McClard, Oscar Boyson
Composed by:
Benny Safdie, Ryan Collison, Randall Poster

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Good Time legally?

HBO MaxKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeCinemaxPlexXumo PlayTubi TV

Good Time is included with a subscription to HBO Max 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 Good Time worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Good Time rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Good Time?

1 h 42 min

Good Time runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Good Time?

Critics86
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Good Time higher (86) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Good Time a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$3 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is Good Time in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Luxembourg.

In how many countries can I watch Good Time?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Good Time in 60 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Good Time use?

Even Evil Has Loved OnesDisney Villain DeathVillain ProtagonistMy Beloved SmotherAmusement Park of DoomThe AlcoholicAnd I Must ScreamNo-Holds-Barred BeatdownConsummate LiarPet the DogTrailers Always SpoilThousand-Yard Stareand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 storytelling tropes for Good Time, including Even Evil Has Loved Ones, Disney Villain Death, Villain Protagonist.