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Permanent

2017Movie1 h 34 minPG-13

Comedy
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic416.8Rotten Tomatoes38%70%

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

Hairstyles are temporary. Family is forever.

This comedy, set in 1983 in small town Virginia, centers around a 13 year old and her family. The story of a hairstyle gone incredibly wrong and a young girl's plight to fit in while encountering bullies at a new school.

Feels like

  • 1980s Nostalgia
  • Small-Town Comedy
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Family Dynamics
  • Awkward Humor
  • Relatable Struggles
  • Lighthearted
  • Endearing

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Colette Burson
Written by
Colette Burson
Produced by
Haroula Rose
Music by
Craig Wedren

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Facts

December 15, 2017 · 1 h 34 min · PG-13

Released
December 15, 2017
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
40 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Permanent?"

Questions about Permanent

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Permanent?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeXumo PlayMagnolia Selects

In the United States, Permanent streams on Prime and Magnolia Selects, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Xumo Play. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Permanent worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is Permanent okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Permanent make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and cringe comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Permanent?

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.