Quest

2017·Movie
1h 44min

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Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

Quest fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Uplifting and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

A Portrait of an American Family

For over a decade, this portrait of a North Philadelphia family and the creative sanctuary offered by their home music studio was filmed with vérité intimacy. The family's 10-year journey is an illumination of race and class in America, and it's a testament to love, healing and hope.
Intimate DocumentaryFamily SagaMusic as SanctuarySocial RealismNorth Philadelphia StoryResilience & HopeGenerational PortraitCultural CommentaryAuthentic Storytelling

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Quest

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Quest legally?

Quest is included with a subscription to GuideDoc and OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Quest worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Quest?

1 h 44 min

Quest runs 1 h 44 min.

Is Quest based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Quest?

Critics93
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate Quest higher (93) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Quest in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Quest?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Quest in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Quest use?

Medium BlendingFight to SurviveMime and Music-Only CartoonSentient SandsThirsty Desert"Shaggy Dog" StoryStop MotionNightmarish FactoryThe QuestGolemBookendsForeshadowingand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Quest, including Medium Blending, Fight to Survive, Mime and Music-Only Cartoon.

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