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The Peanut Butter Falcon

2019Movie1 h 37 minPG-13

Comedy
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic707.6Rotten Tomatoes95%94%

An uplifting, heartwarming adventure movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

A down-on-his-luck crab fisherman embarks on a journey to get a young man with Down syndrome to a professional wrestling school in rural North Carolina and away from the retirement home where he’s lived for the past two and a half years.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Adventure
  • Found Family Drama
  • Southern Gothic Charm
  • Uplifting & Inspirational
  • Unique Buddy Story
  • Authentic Performances
  • Coming-of-Age
  • American Road Trip
  • Socially Conscious

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Tyler Nilson, Michael Schwartz
Written by
Tyler Nilson, Michael Schwartz
Produced by
Albert Berger, Christopher Lemole, Tim Zajaros
Music by
Jonathan Sadoff, Zachary Dawes, Gabe Witcher

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Facts

August 9, 2019 · 1 h 37 min · PG-13

Released
August 9, 2019
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$24 million
Available in
63 countries

Tropes

Whole-Plot Reference, Posthumous Character, Casting Gag +9

  • Whole-Plot Reference
  • Posthumous Character
  • Casting Gag
  • Hoist Hero over Head
  • Inspirationally Disadvantaged
  • Blind Black Guy
  • Trademark Favorite Food
  • Wounded Gazelle Gambit
  • Would Hurt a Child
  • Would Hurt a Child
  • Intergenerational Friendship
  • Green-Eyed Monster

12 of 53 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Peanut Butter Falcon?"

Questions about The Peanut Butter Falcon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Peanut Butter Falcon?

Lionsgate+Cinemax

In the United States, The Peanut Butter Falcon streams on Lionsgate+ and Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 44 other countries.

Is The Peanut Butter Falcon worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.6, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 70).

Is The Peanut Butter Falcon okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

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

Will The Peanut Butter Falcon make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Peanut Butter Falcon?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Was The Peanut Butter Falcon a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$24 million

Yes: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $24 million worldwide, 3.8 times its budget.

What tropes does The Peanut Butter Falcon use?

Whole-Plot ReferencePosthumous CharacterCasting GagHoist Hero over HeadInspirationally DisadvantagedBlind Black GuyTrademark Favorite FoodWounded Gazelle GambitWould Hurt a ChildWould Hurt a ChildIntergenerational FriendshipGreen-Eyed Monsterand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 tropes for it, including Whole-Plot Reference, Posthumous Character, and Casting Gag.