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Princess Cyd

2017Movie1 h 36 min

DramaRomance
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic727.5Rotten Tomatoes96%78%

A hopeful, romantic romance movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

High school athlete Cyd Loughlin lives alone with her depressive father in South Carolina, perpetually longing to get away from it all. When her aunt, famous novelist Miranda Ruth, agrees to host her for a few weeks during the summer, Cyd jumps at the opportunity. While there, she falls for a girl in the neighborhood, even as she and her aunt gently challenge each other in the realms of sex and spirit.

Feels like

  • Summer Romance
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Intergenerational Connection
  • Intimate Character Study
  • LGBTQ+ Themes
  • Spiritual Exploration
  • Thoughtful Dialogue
  • Independent Film
  • Quietly Optimistic

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Stephen Cone
Written by
Stephen Cone
Produced by
Stephen Cone, Madison Ginsberg, Grace Hahn
Music by
Heather McIntosh

Everyone

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Facts

November 3, 2017 · 1 h 36 min · Sexual Content

Released
November 3, 2017
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$181,972
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Hollywood Atheist, Murder-Suicide, You Need to Get Laid +9

  • Hollywood Atheist
  • Murder-Suicide
  • You Need to Get Laid
  • Straight Gay
  • Cessation of Existence
  • Title Drop
  • Masturbation Means Sexual Frustration
  • Queer Romance
  • Brutal Honesty
  • Butch Lesbian
  • Missing Mom
  • Lipstick Lesbian

12 of 23 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Princess Cyd?"

Questions about Princess Cyd

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Princess Cyd?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreePlexFawesomeXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, Princess Cyd streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Fawesome, Xumo Play, 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 8 other countries.

Is Princess Cyd worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (84 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is Princess Cyd good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Princess Cyd?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does Princess Cyd use?

Hollywood AtheistMurder-SuicideYou Need to Get LaidStraight GayCessation of ExistenceTitle DropMasturbation Means Sexual FrustrationQueer RomanceBrutal HonestyButch LesbianMissing MomLipstick Lesbianand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Hollywood Atheist, Murder-Suicide, and You Need to Get Laid.