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Paterno

2018Movie1 h 45 minR

DramaTV Movie
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes69%49%

A gripping, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and a real life story, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

The greater the legend, the harder the fall.

After becoming the winningest coach in college football history, Joe Paterno is embroiled in Penn State's Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal, challenging his legacy and forcing him to face questions of institutional failure regarding the victims.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Sports Scandal
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Legacy
  • Institutional Failure
  • Psychological Impact
  • Character Study
  • Thought-Provoking

Cast

24 of 67

Crew

Directed by
Barry Levinson
Written by
John C. Richards, Debora Cahn
Produced by
Amy Herman
Music by
Evgueni Galperine, Sacha Galperine

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Facts

April 7, 2018 · 1 h 45 min · R

Released
April 7, 2018
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
92 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Paterno?"

Questions about Paterno

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Paterno?

HBO Max

In the United States, Paterno streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 90 other countries.

Is Paterno worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 69%). Critics rate it higher (69 out of 100) than audiences (57).

Will I feel good after watching Paterno?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for melancholy and 7 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.