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Living Out Loud

1998·Movie
1h 40min·R

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Judith Moore is suddenly single after discovering her husband of fifteen years, a successful doctor, has been having an affair with a younger woman. Judith stews, plans, plots and fantasizes, but she can't decide what to do with her life until she goes out to a night club to see singer Liz Bailey, who is full of advice on life and love. While out on the town, Judith is suddenly kissed by a total stranger, which opens her eyes to new possibilities... which is when she notices Pat, the elevator operator in her building.
Relationship DramaAdult RelationshipsNew York SettingCharacter-DrivenEmotional ResonanceMid-Life CrisisComplicated RomanceMusical ElementsSelf-Discovery

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Living Out Loud

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Where can I stream Living Out Loud legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Living Out Loud worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Living Out Loud rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Living Out Loud?

1 h 40 min

Living Out Loud runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Living Out Loud?

Critics62
Audiences61

Yes. Critics average 62 and audiences 61 out of 100, so both groups see Living Out Loud much the same way.

Was Living Out Loud a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$13 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Living Out Loud in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Living Out Loud?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Living Out Loud in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Living Out Loud use?

Dream SequenceHappy-Ending MassageThe HecklerInner MonologueThe OnerSpontaneous ChoreographyOutliving One's Offspring

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for Living Out Loud, including Dream Sequence, Happy-Ending Massage, The Heckler.