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Constellation

2007·Movie
1h 36min·PG-13
27
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3Metacritic41–Rotten Tomatoes–40%
IMDb4.3Metacritic41–Rotten Tomatoes–40%

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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Racial tensions in the SouthFamily secretsInterracial affairsHistorical dramaPersonal demonsSocial commentarySouthern settingCharacter-driven

Crew

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

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Constellation legally?

PhiloALLBLKALLBLK Amazon channel Tubi TV

Constellation is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Constellation worth watching?

27
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28/100 (IMDb 4.3, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Constellation rated?

PG-13

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

How long is Constellation?

1 h 36 min

Constellation runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Constellation?

Critics41
Audiences42

Yes. Critics average 41 and audiences 42 out of 100, so both groups see Constellation much the same way.

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.

What language is Constellation in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.