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A-X-L

2018Movie1 h 38 minPG

40

WeakGoodWatch score

Letterboxd

Rotten Tomatoes

A thrilling, hopeful sci-fi movie about growing up and the future.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Man's best friend has evolved

The life of a teenage boy is forever altered by a chance encounter with cutting edge military technology.

Feels like

Sci-Fi Adventure
Teen Friendship
Military Technology
Coming-of-Age Story
Action and Suspense
Loyalty and Bonds
Futuristic Dog
Technological Marvel
Visual Spectacle

Crew

Directed by: Oliver Daly
Written by: Oliver Daly
Produced by: David S. Goyer, Gary Lucchesi, Kevin Turen
Music by: Ian Hultquist

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Facts

August 23, 2018 · 1 h 38 min · PG

Released: August 23, 2018
Runtime: 1 h 38 min
Age rating: PG
Content: Violence
Genres: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Family
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $10 million
Available in: 78 countries

Tropes

Reverse Relationship Reveal, Contrived Coincidence, Because I'm Good At It +9

Reverse Relationship Reveal
Contrived Coincidence
Because I'm Good At It
Mundane Utility
Token Good Teammate
A Boy and His X
One-Word Title
Instant Humiliation: Just Add YouTube!
Red Eyes, Take Warning
Brain Uploading
Bond Creatures
Character Catchphrase

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A-X-L?"

Questions about A-X-L

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Where can I stream A-X-L?

Shout! Factory TV

In the United States, A-X-L streams on Prime, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Shout! Factory TV, 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 42 other countries.

Is A-X-L worth watching?

40

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 5.3, Letterboxd 2.3 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 26%). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (26).

Is A-X-L okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch A-X-L?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is A-X-L good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.