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Across the Universe

2007Movie2 h 13 minPG-13

64
DecentGoodWatch score
64
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

When young dockworker Jude leaves Liverpool to find his estranged father in the United States, he is swept up by the waves of change that are re-shaping the nation.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Directed by
Julie Taymor

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Facts

September 14, 2007 · 2 h 13 min · PG-13

Released
September 14, 2007
Runtime
2 h 13 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content, Violence
Genres
Drama, Romance, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$45 million
Box office
$30 million
Available in
75 countries

Tropes

Rooftop Concert, Artist and the Band, Outliving One's Offspring +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Across the Universe?"

Questions about Across the Universe

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Across the Universe?

In the United States, Across the Universe is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 29 other countries.

Is Across the Universe worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 56). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (55).

Is Across the Universe okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageDrug useSexual contentViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, drug use, sexual content, and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Across the Universe good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Across the Universe a box office flop?

Budget$45 million
Box office$30 million

Yes: it cost about $45 million to make and earned $30 million worldwide, 66% of its budget.

What tropes does Across the Universe use?

Rooftop ConcertArtist and the BandOutliving One's OffspringConscriptionNo Historical Figures Were HarmedInterscene DiegeticQueer Establishing MomentIncoming HamWham ShotBuffy SpeakJukebox MusicalThe Revolution Will Not Be Civilizedand 60 more

TV Tropes lists 72 tropes for it, including Rooftop Concert, Artist and the Band, and Outliving One's Offspring.