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Constellation

2007Movie1 h 36 minPG-13

DramaRomance
27
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3Metacritic41–Rotten Tomatoes–40%
27
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3Metacritic41–Rotten Tomatoes–40%

Summary

Constellation chronicles the lives and loves of an African-American family in the deep South as they are forced to come to terms with a tumultuous past marked by an unrequited interracial affair. The film explores the way in which the family patriarch must confront his demons amidst the changing racial fabric of society and his own family.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Jordan Walker-Pearlman
Written by
Jordan Walker-Pearlman
Produced by
Henry De Bardeleben

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Facts

February 1, 2007 · 1 h 36 min · PG-13

Released
February 1, 2007
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$23 million
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Constellation?"

Questions about Constellation

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Constellation worth watching?

27
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 27 (IMDb 4.3, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 41).

Is Constellation okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Constellation good for date night?

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

Is Constellation plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Constellation a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$23 million

Yes: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $23 million worldwide, 3.2 times its budget.