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Porcupine Lake

2017·Movie
1h 40min
73
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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

During a hot and hazy summertime in northern Ontario, 13-year-old Bea wants a best friend more than anything else, but when she meets boisterous Kate, she gets more than she imagined. A story of bravery, small-town summer love, and the secret world of girls.
Coming-of-Age DramaFemale FriendshipSmall-Town LifeSummer RomanceIntimate Character StudyQuietly ObservationalCanadian Indie FilmGentle & Heartfelt

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Porcupine Lake legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Peacock, Kanopy, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Porcupine Lake worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Porcupine Lake?

1 h 40 min

Porcupine Lake runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Porcupine Lake?

Critics93
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate Porcupine Lake higher (93) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Porcupine Lake in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Porcupine Lake?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Porcupine Lake in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.