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Molly

1999·Movie
1h 42min·PG-13

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Innocence is bliss. See the world through her eyes.

Molly McKay is a profoundly autistic twenty-something woman who has lived in an institution from a young age following her parents' death in a car accident. When the institution must close due to budget cuts, Molly is left in the care of her neurotypical, older brother, Buck McKay, an advertising executive and perennial bachelor. Buck forces her to undergo an experimental medical treatment, with unexpectedly drastic results.
AutismFamily DramaExperimental TreatmentSibling BondCharacter StudyEmotional JourneyNeurodiversityPersonal Growth

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Molly legally?

Molly is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Molly worth watching?

35
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 13%, and Metacritic 21). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Molly rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Molly?

1 h 42 min

Molly runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Molly?

Critics17
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate Molly higher (57) than critics (17). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Molly in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Molly?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Molly in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.