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Long Shot

2019Movie2 h 5 minR

ComedyRomance
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic676.6Rotten Tomatoes82%74%

A deeply romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and politics, with standout performances.

Good for date night · friends night · background watch

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Story

Unlikely but not impossible.

Journalist Fred Flarsky reunites with his childhood crush, Charlotte Field, now one of the most influential women in the world. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter — much to the dismay of her trusted advisers.

Feels like

  • Political Rom-Com
  • Unlikely Couple
  • Raunchy Humor
  • Charming Chemistry
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Modern Satire
  • Feel-Good Story
  • Journalist vs Politician

Cast

24 of 50

Crew

Directed by
Jonathan Levine
Written by
Dan Sterling, Liz Hannah
Produced by
Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg
Music by
Miles Hankins, Marco Beltrami

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Facts

May 2, 2019 · 2 h 5 min · R

Released
May 2, 2019
Runtime
2 h 5 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Swedish
Made in
United States
Budget
$40 million
Available in
70 countries

Tropes

Belligerent Sexual Tension, Normie Dates a Celebrity, No Celebrities Were Harmed +9

  • Belligerent Sexual Tension
  • Normie Dates a Celebrity
  • No Celebrities Were Harmed
  • Black Republican
  • Honest Advisor
  • Screw the Money, I Have Rules!
  • Embarrassing Tattoo
  • Romantic False Lead
  • Soapbox Sadie
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • Brick Joke
  • Revenge Porn Blackmail

12 of 41 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Long Shot?"

Questions about Long Shot

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Where can I stream Long Shot?

MovieSphere+

In the United States, Long Shot streams on MovieSphere+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 39 other countries.

Is Long Shot worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 67).

Is Long Shot good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Long Shot make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

What tropes does Long Shot use?

Belligerent Sexual TensionNormie Dates a CelebrityNo Celebrities Were HarmedBlack RepublicanHonest AdvisorScrew the Money, I Have Rules!Embarrassing TattooRomantic False LeadSoapbox SadieJerk with a Heart of GoldBrick JokeRevenge Porn Blackmailand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Belligerent Sexual Tension, Normie Dates a Celebrity, and No Celebrities Were Harmed.