The Exploding Girl

2010Movie1 h 20 min

65
GoodGoodWatch score
65
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Facts

March 12, 2010 · 1 h 20 min · Drama

Released
March 12, 2010
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Exploding Girl?"

Questions about The Exploding Girl

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Exploding Girl?

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?

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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?

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