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Chappaquiddick

2018Movie1 h 47 minPG-13

DramaHistory
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic677.2Rotten Tomatoes80%68%

A moving, slow-burning history movie about history and politics.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

The Untold True Story

Ted Kennedy's life and political career become derailed in the aftermath of a fatal car accident in 1969 that claims the life of a young campaign strategist, Mary Jo Kopechne.

Feels like

  • Political Drama
  • Biographical
  • Historical Event
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Cover-Up
  • Intense
  • Character Study
  • Suspenseful
  • Accountability

Cast

24 of 44

Crew

Directed by
John Curran
Written by
Taylor Allen, Andrew Logan
Produced by
Mark Ciardi, Chris Cowles, Campbell G. McInnes
Music by
Garth Stevenson

Everyone

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

Facts

April 6, 2018 · 1 h 47 min · PG-13

Released
April 6, 2018
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
History, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Sweden, United States
Budget
$34 million
Box office
$18 million
Available in
72 countries

Tropes

Reality Is Unrealistic, Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping, Yes-Man +9

  • Reality Is Unrealistic
  • Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping
  • Yes-Man
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Token Good Teammate
  • Aristocrats Are Evil
  • "Could Have Avoided This!" Plot
  • Overshadowed by Awesome
  • Darkest Hour
  • Face Palm
  • Heel Realization
  • Karma Houdini

12 of 64 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Chappaquiddick

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Chappaquiddick?

PrimePhiloThe RokuStarzPlexTubi TV

In the United States, Chappaquiddick streams on Prime, Philo, and Starz, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 28 other countries.

Is Chappaquiddick worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 67).

Is Chappaquiddick okay for kids?

PG-13

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Was Chappaquiddick a box office flop?

Budget$34 million
Box office$18 million

Yes: it cost about $34 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 53% of its budget.

What tropes does Chappaquiddick use?

Reality Is UnrealisticOoh, Me Accent's SlippingYes-Man"The Reason You Suck" SpeechToken Good TeammateAristocrats Are Evil"Could Have Avoided This!" PlotOvershadowed by AwesomeDarkest HourFace PalmHeel RealizationKarma Houdiniand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 tropes for it, including Reality Is Unrealistic, Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping, and Yes-Man.