On a summer break from college, Ivy, a young epileptic woman, struggles to balance her feelings for her fledgling boyfriend while her friend Al crashes with her for the season.
In the United States, The Exploding Girl streams on Cineverse, and it is free with ads on Plex, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandor, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 130 other countries.
Is The Exploding Girl worth watching?
65
GoodGoodWatch score
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 69). Critics rate it higher (73 out of 100) than audiences (57).
Is The Exploding Girl plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is The Exploding Girl good for date night?
and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe
Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.